Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Deidre Defreitas
Badge #29055,
Black Female
Also served at
US Open Tennis Detail,
Patrol Borough Queens North
Service
started July 2005, ended July 2025,
Tax #939521
Lawsuit Settlements:
$9,000 Crumble, Chenier vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01776
$200,000 Quinones, Serafin vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00867
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$9,000 Crumble, Chenier vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01776
$200,000 Quinones, Serafin vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00867
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Complaints
4
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complaint Withdrawn
2
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202106320,
October 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202105767,
September 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Sexual orientation |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202101153,
January 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
Complaint #201110241,
August 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Complaint #202106320, October 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Black Female, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202105767, September 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Sexual orientation | Black Male, 55-59 | Unable to Determine |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 55-59 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202101153, January 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Female, 35-39 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Female, 35-39 | Unfounded |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201110241, August 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 17 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-26467
Closed: 7/15/2022
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules - failed to provide business card
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $209,000 total settlements.Jackson, Derek Cargill vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 501475/2025, Supreme Court - Kings, January 21, 2025
Elnisafi, Jebril vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 528507/2024, Supreme Court - Kings, October 24, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about September 26, 2023 Plaintiff was about to leave his residence when he encountered a known vagrant attempting to break in. The vagrant swung bolt cutters at Plaintiff, who blocked it with the vagrant's bag of burglary tools. Plaintiff then ran to the nearby 77th Precinct and informed POs. POs instructed him to return home and call 911. After Plaintiff protested, POs, including PO Deidre Defreitas who had been the subject of previous complaints, accompanied Plaintiff back to his residence and observed the damaged door and security system. As they were investigating, the vagrant reappeared and was detained. Lt. John Sellitti, who had been the subject of previous complaints, arrived but refused to inves...
Crumble, Chenier vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01776, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 2, 2014, ended September 17, 2014
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 1, 2013, Plaintiff was employed at a rehab center when a patient of the clinic refused to consent to a medical examination as required by the center. Officer Deidre Defreitas and three unnamed officers arrived at the location and attempted to enter the building. Plaintiff explained to them that they were not permitted due to the confidentiality of patients therein, but the officers eventually forced their way into the building. They approached Plaintiff and forcefully put handcuffs on his wrists as tight as they could be applied, causing injury to his shoulder and wrists. Plaintiff was held in the lobby of the building for about 45 minutes and then brought outside to stand for another 45 minu...
Quinones, Serafin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00867, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 12, 2014, ended January 12, 2015
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 15, 2013, Plaintiff was driving with his wife when he was pulled over by police officers. they demanded to see the identification of each occupant of the car. After checking the identifications and asking several questions, Plaintiff was issued a ticket for driving through a red light. Plaintiff and his wife then drove away. Approximately one block later, officers pulled him over again. They approached Plaintiff's car with their guns drawn. Plaintiff was violently pulled from the driver's seat and assaulted by the officers. He was dragged, punched and kicked multiple times. He was struck several times with a police baton. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct handcuffed despite having committed no cri...