Daniel Defrancesco

Badge #5264, White Male
Former Detective Specialist at 67th Precinct
Also served at Warrant Section
Service started June 1995, ended January 2017, Tax #915568

Lawsuit Settlements:
$115,000   Attzs, Kevon vs Police Officer Montross, Brian, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03985
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated

Complaint #201401001, January 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200905447, April 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201401001, January 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 14 Exonerated
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Complaint #200905447, April 2009
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.

Walcott, Desean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517235/2026, Supreme Court - Kings, June 11, 2026

Attzs, Kevon vs Police Officer Montross, Brian, et al.
Case # 14CV03985, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 8, 2014, ended September 19, 2015
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 6, 2013, Plaintiff Kevon Attzs was beaten by police officers Brian Montross, Joseph Zella, Daniel Defrancesco, Hector Martinez, George Alexander and an officer with the last name of Hall, with no first name available. Plaintiff alleges this beating has something to do with some interaction with a white woman who is alleged to be a prostitute, and that the officers used racial slurs against Plaintiff and told him to stay away from white women. Plaintiff additionally alleges medical malpractice by treating physicians from injuries sustained in the attack.

Other Documents

IAB Investigation Case: 2012-8426