On Thursday, the FBI announced the successful disruption of a suspected terrorist plot targeting Albany, raising alarms across the state.
Authorities have identified a New York resident, accused of orchestrating what officials described as “a major attack” on the state capitol. This woman now stands at the center of an alarming case.
Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of New York have charged 35-year-old Jessica Bowie with attempting to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations, according to a criminal complaint. Conviction could lead to a 20-year prison sentence and a fine reaching $250,000.
Court documents reveal that Bowie, an Albany resident, allegedly devised a plan involving explosives to strike the New York State Capitol building. The plot reportedly unfolded between July 16 and August 17 of this year.
The FBI credits its undercover operations with apprehending Bowie, effectively preventing a potential disaster from unfolding.
“Bowie had plotted to use an explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol and the New York state senators,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone said. “The allegations in this complaint are deeply disturbing. That someone would harbor such hatred toward our way of life and seek to target the New York State Capitol and New York state senators – that’s an attack on democracy itself, and one we will not tolerate.”
Sarcone alleged Bowie was radicalized online and “spread messages of hate and violence against the American people.”
The affidavit alleges she surveilled the state capitol building on five different occasions, all captured on security cameras.
She was communicating with an FBI source posing as an ISIS infiltrator.
“I would like to [target] state capitol,” Bowie allegedly wrote to the source. She also allegedly told another source she was receiving help to plan “a major attack.”
In one message to the source, Bowie is alleged to have written that she wanted “to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting … I want them to lose alot [sic] of important documents as well.”
She added, “I want it to have a affect on the American system.”
The complaint includes an image of Bowie at a Rensselaer Home Depot, buying nails and other supplies for a makeshift bomb. FBI sources met with her and gave her $200 for the purchase, and investigators say she said she’d murder her roommate if her roommate found out. They say she planned to bring the device into the capitol in a DoorDash delivery bag, and hoped to kill at least 100 people.
“She continued, as referenced in the complaint, ‘I don’t wanna take this risk and kill what, two or three people, what good is that?'” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli.
She is alleged to have met in person with two other confidential sources, who recorded the meeting. In that meeting, she is alleged to have indicated she wanted to go through with other attacks.
The affidavit says Bowie allegedly said attacking the White House would be too difficult, and she would revisit that at a later date. “We definitely want to make sure the senators get killed for sure,” she is alleged to have said.
The affidavit says she wanted to take out half of the staff there.
Bowie, the affidavit alleges, converted to Islam five years ago and formally made an oath of allegiance to ISIS in May of this year, as well as posted online “praise be to Allah for September 11th.”
The criminal complaint says Bowie also told FBI sources she wanted a gun “so if the cops do get towards me during the operation I can shoot back.”
Investigators say she met with FBI sources this week, gave them $150 for the gun and a $200 donation to the bombmaker. When she left the source’s vehicle, she was arrested. She was allegedly in possession of a firearm, magazine, and ammunition that she carried in a bag she brought to the meeting, in addition to a purported explosive device. The FBI allegedly also found knives and a handwritten bayah – a formal oath of allegiance – on her.
“She told a source she went from a little girl waving an American flag after 9/11 to now having stickers of the falling towers,” Tremaroli said.
After being arrested, she allegedly admitted she knew she was going to jail. “There’s no helping me,” she allegedly told FBI Albany agents.
The FBI said Bowie planned to flee the country after the attack, but said she eventually wanted to come back and attack Times Square on a New Year’s Eve in the future.
“Today, the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI announced the arrest of an individual who allegedly plotted an attack on the New York State Capitol. I’m grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “Earlier this year, amid a rise in political violence and threats against public officials, we took steps to strengthen security at the State Capitol and across state government.”
Hochul added, “There is no immediate threat at this time.”
“This shows you the dangerous of terrorism. We must always be vigilant. They found this possible perpetrator, they found this evil person, and they stopped her in her tracks,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
“This is just the latest example of this FBI stopping an alleged terrorist in their tracks – in 2026 we’ve already disrupted 400+ such attacks at home and around the world. For any individual who may be considering harming Americans in the future: know that we will find you,” FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media.
Australia’s Addiction Help Faces Uncertain Future Challenges
Amid a growing crisis, half a million Australians are struggling without essential drug and alcohol addiction support, raising alarms among top health experts over funding instability that threatens existing aid programs.
The Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association (ATCA) expresses concern that the very foundation of these services is precarious, likening it to a “house of cards” that could tumble if federal financial backing falters.
According to ATCA chair Gerard Byrne, organizations offer a range of critical services including residential treatment, outreach efforts, and day programs, yet they are grappling with longer waiting lists and increased wait times.
Byrne cautions that delaying treatment can exacerbate individuals’ conditions.
“This can lead to individuals seeking help in emergency rooms, getting involved with law enforcement, appearing in courts, ending up in prison, or turning to homeless and domestic violence services,” he noted.
“But they’re not going there for the drug and alcohol problem. They’re going there because all of those other things were happening for them because they couldn’t get the drug and alcohol service.”
‘Significant uncertainty’
ATCA executive officer Michelle Ridley said half a million Australians needing drug and alcohol treatment were missing out, and the issue was most acute in regional and remote areas.
“There is significant uncertainty about future funding for the sector and without confirmation of ongoing funding, some services undoubtedly face very hard decisions about their future admissions,” she said.
“Our members are operating in an environment of significant pressure due to increasing demand for alcohol and other drug treatment services, workforce challenges, and uncertainty about future funding arrangements..”
Following a review of the federal Drug and Alcohol Program, the federal government extended existing grants until the end of June 2027.
Byrne said the sector needed the grant opportunities for the next round of three-year grant agreements to be released soon.
“The uncertainty is in what the future will be after the application process, because we’re funded up until June 2027, but our members don’t know what’s happening after that,” he said.
“DAP funding usually part funds programs along with the state and territory governments, so you get this house of cards situation where if you take one funding stream away or reduce it, the other funding streams are at risk because the financial sustainability is not there.”
Ireland Seeks Extradition for Suspect in Jamey Carney Case
In a chilling case that has gripped communities on both sides of the Atlantic, Irish police are moving to extradite the chief suspect behind the horrifying murder of Jamey Carney. This 43-year-old, who was a proud New York native turned Irish resident, met her untimely demise last month when she was brutally beaten and smothered in her own Killarney home.
The grim discovery was made by Carney’s teenage daughter on July 7. The tragic incident has reverberated through social media, where Carney had been sharing her experiences of living in Ireland as a “New Yorker in Ireland”.
Authorities believe Carney’s partner, a Jordanian national who had been seeking asylum in Ireland, is responsible for the gruesome act. Allegedly, he fled to Istanbul on a rushed flight and later traveled to Jordan, where he was taken into custody.
The heartbreaking case has spread widely, with images of Jamey Carney circulating online, anchoring her identity as an American whose life was cut short in County Kerry. A full murder investigation is underway as Irish police seek justice for her death. (Facebook)
In pursuit of justice, law enforcement has compiled a detailed dossier to present to Ireland’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), urging them to press murder charges, according to a report from The Irish Mirror. As the DPP meticulously reviews the case, the question of whether formal charges will be made stands at a pivotal crossroads.
If the DPP approves prosecution, Irish officials will face diplomatic hurdles to bring the suspect back, as Ireland lacks a formal extradition treaty with Jordan.
An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police force, declined to comment on the matter when reached by News Media.
“The Garda investigation into the murder of Jamey Carney is ongoing,” an agency spokesperson said. “A file has been submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.”
UK ASYLUM SEEKERS COULD HAVE TO PAY GOVERNMENT $13K BEFORE APPLYING FOR SETTLEMENT
American citizen Jamey Carney, left, was found dead at her home in Killarney, County Kerry. Irish police have launched a murder investigation into her death. (Jamey Carney/Facebook | iStock)
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said every diplomatic and judicial channel would be explored to ensure justice is served, The Irish Independent reported.
“The gardaí are obviously pursuing a very clear line of inquiry. The person they want to speak to left the country before the body of the late Ms. Carney was discovered,” he said.
The suspect initially arrived in the United Kingdom before crossing through Northern Ireland to settle in County Kerry.
While living in a state-run accommodation for asylum seekers, he worked in hospitality and construction and began spending increased time at Carney’s home after they became romantically involved.
Carney’s social media posts featured her partner, whom she referred to as part of a “mixed couple,” and noted that she had recently begun learning Arabic.
The sister of Jamey Carney, identified as Devon, is consoled at the funeral for the 43-year-old at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney, Kerry, Ireland, July 15, 2026. (Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision for News Media)
The Irish Independent reported that the suspect had expressed a desire to relocate to the United States and told acquaintances Carney was assisting him with securing U.S. residency.
News Media has reached out to the Director of Public Prosecutions for comment.
Man Conceals Neighbor’s Body for Months After Fatal Shooting and Tarp Wrapping
Inset: Carlos Maldonado (Court TV). Background: Kevin Lychwick during his sentencing hearing (Law&Crime).
In a dramatic conclusion to a gripping court case, a Wisconsin man faces life imprisonment after defending himself at his murder trial.
Kevin Lychwick, 64, was convicted in June of first-degree intentional homicide and the concealment of a corpse, crimes relating to the untimely demise of 56-year-old Carlos Maldonado. The victim’s remains were discovered a full six months after his alleged murder. According to reports from Court TV, Lychwick was captured by surveillance cameras on April 29, 2024, prowling the vicinity where Maldonado’s body was ultimately found on October 30, 2024. The area, a wooded section adjacent to their shared apartment building in Waukesha, Wisconsin, became the grim scene of discovery.
During Thursday’s sentencing, Prosecutor Chelsea Thompson described the chilling scene, stating that Lychwick “ambushed [Maldonado] at the top of that hill. He knew Carlos would go up there to smoke, and he shot him twice. Two intentional shots.”
Lychwick’s courtroom outbursts were sharply addressed by Judge David Maas, who remarked that Lychwick’s “protestations in this case are the fantasies and the ravings of a narcissist.” He admonished, “The stunts that you have pulled are the last-ditch efforts of someone who recognizes that their reckoning is coming. And today, Mr. Lychwick, you are out of stunts. You are out of options. You are out of tricks. You are out of carnival acts. Today your reckoning has come.”
Lychwick was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder charge and 12½ years for hiding a corpse, 7½ to be served in confinement and five years of supervised release.
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NYPD vs. FDNY: Ford Battle of the Badges at Citi Field
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Growing up with a father serving in law enforcement, David Wright gained early insight into the responsibilities and significance of donning a uniform.
When the Mets open their stadium to the New York Police and Fire Departments for the annual Battle of the Badges charity baseball game, championed by Ford, the former Mets star third baseman clears his agenda to be there.
“Honestly, I find it unfortunate that our expressions of gratitude toward these men and women are often limited to just this annual event,” Wright expressed to The Post on Wednesday, as the fierce yet friendly rivalry between the NYPD and FDNY was reignited at Citi Field.
“I’ve made it a point to teach my three kids that whenever they encounter a first responder—a firefighter, a police officer—they should take a moment to say thank you. It requires minimal time and effort, but I hope it makes these heroes feel acknowledged and valued for their service. It’s a role that many of us wouldn’t excel at,” he remarked thoughtfully.
Wright presented awards to players from both teams pregame and stuck around to take in the game. So too did a number of fans who had watched the Mets beat the Padres in the first of a single admission doubleheader.
“We are honored to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Battle of the Badges at Citi Field,” said John Billard, Chairperson of Your Local Ford Stores. “For the past five years, this event has brought the NYPD, FDNY and the communities they serve together in a celebration of teamwork, camaraderie and appreciation. Tonight’s game was a wonderful tribute to the courageous men and women who protect New York every day. We thank the players, organizers and fans who helped make this evening such a success, and Your Local Ford Stores are proud to continue supporting this meaningful tradition.”
This was the fifth annual baseball game between fire and police departments, with
NYPD winning 1-0 this year.
The event, however, is about much more than the result on the field.
“I’m the Bronx Borough commander, I was born and raised in the Bronx. I’m a Yankees fan, I got a Yankees tattoo on my back but listen, I love being here,” said Chris Ritchie of the FDNY, who threw out the first pitch. “This is a beautiful stadium. It’s amazing being on an MLB field and actually to be standing out there and throwing out a pitch is going to be amazing.”
“Most pro guys dream about this their whole lives,” the NYPD’s Mike Abagnale said. “And the fact that we’re just a bunch of police officers, firefighters and get to go live out our dream, play baseball at Citi Field, incredible.”
This was no softball game either. Both sides featured former pro and college players who now serve in their ranks, and outfielders played at normal depth despite the Major League dimensions.
Wright hung out in both dugouts during the game.
“I wish I got to hang out in the dugout while I was playing, because I’d learn a lot of great trash talk and some bad words,” Wright said. “But the intensity and competitiveness on the baseball field is really incredible. The way they work together as a team off the field, and then when they get on the field, they want to beat each other’s brains in is pretty special and something that I respect and appreciate.”
The Mets donated $5 from all single game and group sale tickets to benefit local FDNY and NYPD charities.
While the police and fire department compete regularly — there’s golf, football and a hockey game at UBS Arena, among others — the baseball game holds a special place.
“In both our lines of work, I was a former police officer, we deal with a lot of difficult situations. A lot of negative situations we’re put in, it’s nice to have some positivity and get out and celebrate a beautiful day with NYPD,” First Deputy FDNY commissioner Dan Flynn said. “It’s great for morale for both sides.”
Man Charged for Chucky Costume Terror Attack Identified
Authorities have identified a Philadelphia man suspected of donning a Chucky mask to chase a woman through the streets. The man is now believed to be evading capture, officials reported.
The suspect, 22-year-old Zymire Hughes, allegedly pursued a 40-year-old woman during her early morning jog around 5:30 a.m. last Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Police Department revealed that Hughes might have left the state and is thought to have connections in California and Nevada.
Surveillance footage released by officers shows the masked individual trailing the woman as she crossed an intersection.
Police reported that the suspect issued threatening remarks while concealing his hand behind his back, resulting in the victim stumbling and sustaining an injury.
The victim was seen on video having turned around in an apparent attempt to lose the masked figure, but he quickly changed course to continue his pursuit.
A second camera showed the jogger running down a five-lane road with the suspect trailing behind her.
He was seemingly unable to catch up with her and changed his route while the woman was just feet ahead.
Zymire Hughes, 22, was identified as the suspect who chased a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday, police said
The lone jogger was chased by a man wearing a Chucky doll mask, who allegedly terrorized multiple people, laughing at his victims and asked if they were ‘ready to die,’ police said
Investigators released several photos of the suspect, which show him sporting the Chucky mask and a blue plaid backpack
He crossed multiple lanes of traffic and diverted to the sidewalk on the right-hand side of the street as the runner continued to jog down the road.
The suspect had allegedly terrorized multiple people in the community, with police claiming he laughed at his victims and asked if they are ‘ready to die.’
A second victim claimed that the suspect appeared to be filming the nightmarish encounters on his cell phone.
Jameka, who declined to share her last name, told WPVI that the man approached her with his phone in hand just moments after he had chased another woman.
‘I started to wave at her from across the intersection and say, “Hey, there’s someone behind you – look behind you!” And she heard me, and then she started to run away,’ she claimed.
She said the suspect then tried to force his way into a local coffee shop, but after being denied entry, turned his attention towards her.
The alleged victim screamed ‘don’t follow me’ and put up her hands in a fighting stance, she recalled.
‘I blocked my face, making sure my centerline was protected. And then he also started to put his hands up but I could tell that he’d never been in a fight before,’ she told the news outlet.
Cameras caught the suspect chasing the 40-year-old near City Hall around 5.30am
Jameka, who claimed she was also terrorized by the suspect, said he appeared to be filming the nightmarish encounters on his cell phone
The suspect, seen with a phone in his hand, allegedly terrorized multiple people in the community
Jameka, who described the suspect as appearing ‘disoriented,’ claims he ran away after she kicked him.
Officers say the suspect will face several serious charges once he is apprehended.
Anyone with information about his identity or whereabouts is asked to call the Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477.
This is a breaking news story.
Philadelphia Woman Defends Against Pursuer Using Stage Combat Skills
A Philadelphia woman’s artistic education became unexpectedly valuable during a terrifying incident involving a masked assailant.
Jameka Wilson, a 25-year-old actress from Philadelphia, found herself in a nightmarish scenario when a man wearing what authorities identified as a “Chucky” doll mask pursued her. The chase unfolded as Wilson was en route to an early morning fitness class on Wednesday, August 12th. With the man following her for only a few moments, Wilson made a split-second decision to pivot and confront him, believing it to be the safest choice.
“The surprise on his face was evident when I turned around,” Wilson recounted during an interview. “He appeared confused, tilting his head side to side as if reconsidering his plan of action.”
“In terms of defense, what he did was essentially make himself vulnerable to various attack strategies I could employ,” she explained.
Jameka Wilson attributes her ability to handle the confrontation to her stage combat training, which provided her the confidence and skills to fend off an attacker in a “Chucky” mask. (Philadelphia Police Department)
That’s when Wilson decided to kick her attacker, “boom, right into the center of the chest.”
Wilson credits her ability to defend herself and read her attacker to her art school education in stage combat.
“My alma mater was the University of the Arts, and I trained with fight masters there for stage combat,” said Wilson. “The whole goal is to understand what the consequences of contact and violence are and hopefully keep your scene partner safe.”
“I feel like these experiences helped me fight off the attacker, as crazy as that might sound,” she said.
A masked man wanted for allegedly chasing and threatening people near Philadelphia’s City Hall is seen on surveillance video wearing a cracked baby doll Halloween mask. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Wilson said she first saw the masked man as he approached another woman across the street who was “absorbed” in her phone. She described seeing the man accelerate toward the woman, “closing distance really quickly.”
“I started to wave my arms and started yelling, ‘Hey, there’s someone behind you,'” Wilson told News Media. “And at that point she heard me, she saw me, and then she started to run away.”
The masked man eventually turned his focus toward Wilson, chasing her until she turned around to fight.
“As for intent, I’m not really sure what exactly it was. I don’t know if he even knows,” Wilson said.
Philadelphia police say the suspect wore a “white baby doll style Halloween mask with black hair” and carried a black-and-blue plaid backpack during the incidents. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Police have identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the masked suspect. An arrest warrant is active, and police believe Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania.
Hughes was also seen that morning near City Hall and asked one woman if she was “ready to die” while chasing others, police told FOX 29. Police said the masked man chased a 40-year-old woman and made threatening comments while holding his hand behind his back.
Philadelphia Police Capt. Jason Smith said, “He was able to accost a good many of people, most of which haven’t come forward yet.”
Hughes was seen on surveillance cameras running up to several people, and was refused service at a Dunkin’ because of his mask. He left the restaurant after showing erratic behavior.
Tragic Oversight: Kentucky Doctor’s Fatal Mistake Leaves Baby Granddaughter in Hot Car
Tragedy struck in Madisonville, Kentucky, when a 10-month-old girl lost her life after being left in her grandmother’s scorching hot vehicle for hours. The incident occurred outside the medical clinic where the grandmother worked, according to police statements.
The infant, named Scottie Gwyn Crowell, was discovered still secured in her car seat by her grandmother, Dr. Stacey Fazenbaker, at the Owensboro Health Multicare facility on August 13. Authorities revealed that the baby had been in the vehicle for nearly eight hours, a situation arising after her grandmother was supposed to take her to daycare that morning.
On that fateful day, temperatures soared to 95 degrees Fahrenheit outside, with the interior of the car climbing to a stifling 115 degrees, as reported by WEHT.
The day began with 61-year-old Fazenbaker volunteering to drive her granddaughter to daycare. However, when the baby’s father arrived at the daycare around 4 p.m., staff informed him Scottie had never been dropped off, according to the Daily Mail.
The family was alerted to the heartbreaking oversight when they realized Fazenbaker had driven straight to work, inadvertently leaving the baby girl in the car.
Horrified, Fazenbaker “ran outside with some co-workers to get the child. But it was far too late by then,” Madisonville Police Major Jason McKnight told reporters.
“The grandmother had already got the child, and so the officers tried some lifesaving measures, but unfortunately it was too late for that.”
No charges have been filed as police continue to probe the tragedy.
Fazenbaker was tested for drugs and alcohol, but police don’t anticipate positive results.
“As the picture becomes clearer on how this could have possibly happened, there is a possibility charges are sought before the grand jury convenes,” McKnight said.
An autopsy will determine Scottie’s official cause of death.
Fazenbaker had just moved to Madisonville a year ago to be close to her daughter Sydni Crowell, 33, herself a local OB-GYN, the Daily Mail reported.
“We love you so much, our sweet baby girl,” Sydni’s sister Emmy Fazenbaker, a sports reporter for Middle Tennessee State University, posted in tribute on Facebook.
The Madisonville Police Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for additional information.
Scottie, her parents’ second child, was born on Sept. 20, 2025, via in vitro fertilization, according to the outlet.
Crowell began working at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madison in February 2025 after completing her residency at Mercy Hospital in St Louis.