Central Florida inmate says he wants to bomb the White House; join ISIS

Volusia County, Fla. — A Volusia County inmate has been charged with making threats to blow up several key sites including the White House and the Orlando airport.

Deputies said Ethan Russell, 18, handed a correctional officer hand written notes about his intent to make bombs and join terrorist organizations such as ISIS or Al-Qaeda. Records show the letter mentioned seven targets including the Orlando International Airport, the White House, the Capitol Building, Daytona International Speedway, the Pentagon, the DeLand courthouse and the "Magic stadium."

Russell's mother said her son suffers from mental disorders and often lies to make himself seem more interesting.

Russell was already in jail on an previous charges of attempted armed burglary after a witness saw him attempting to break into a Deltona home.

Investigators at the time, said Russell was carrying seven large kitchen knives, a green mask and a pair of gloves.

He now faces an additional charge of written threat to kill or commit an act of terrorism.