Upstate NY Police Chief Placed on Leave; Girlfriend Arrested over Altercation
BROOME COUNTY, NEW YORK, JUL 21 – Susan Rice was charged with endangering a child, trespassing, and harassment after attacking two teenagers, prompting an internal review of Police Chief Joseph Zikuski's role, officials said.
- On July 20, 2025, Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham placed Police Chief Joseph Zikuski on paid administrative leave pending a formal investigation.
- On July 18, 2025, a viral video showed Susan Rice confronting two Black teenagers on a Johnson City porch, then rushing up and assaulting them.
- On July 21, 2025, Susan Rice was arrested at the Johnson City Police department and charged with endangering a child, trespassing, and harassment.
- On July 23, Mayor Jared Kraham retained Attorney Karl J. Sleight to lead the inquiry, while Assistant Chief John C. Ryan assumed duties as acting police chief pending review.
- Following completion of the inquiry, a public report of findings will be released, as community debates over law enforcement power in racial incidents intensify.
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'We Are the Police!': New York Police Chief Suspended, Girlfriend Arrested After She Calls Teens 'Section 8' In Viral Video Before Attacking Them
An upstate New York police chief was placed on administrative leave after shocking cellphone footage showed his girlfriend assaulting two Black teenagers


Upstate NY police chief placed on leave; girlfriend arrested over altercation
She allegedly hit two teens and claimed to be "police."
Binghamton Police Chief suspended following altercation
UPDATE: Johnson City Police arrest woman in connection with Binghamton Police Chief Joe Zikuski's suspension. 44-year-old Susan Rice is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, trespassing and harassment. JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton Police Chief Joe Zikuski has been placed on administrative leave after being present at an altercation that took place in Johnson City on Friday night. The dispute involved Zikuski's girlfrien…
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