Kinston Police announce rewards in three unsolved cases
Photo: Kinston Police Department Facebook group.
Kinston Police are urging the public to come forward with information in three separate cases, with rewards ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. All tips remain anonymous, and officials say community help is key to bringing justice.
$10,000 ANONYMOUS DONATION TOWARD MURDER INVESTIGATION
Kinston-Lenoir County Crime Stoppers has received a generous anonymous donation of $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for the murder of Bradley "Brad" Brady.
Brad was found deceased outside of his residence on April 9, 2025. We are committed to seeking justice on his behalf.
You can remain 100% anonymous.
- Call 252-523-4444
- 252-939-4020 - the KPD’s Tips Line
-The KPD App that is available on both Apple and Android devices.
Let’s bring justice for Brad.
Speak up. Stay anonymous. Get rewarded.
Justice for Nell
The Governor's Office is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in the attack on Nell Pittman.
If you have any information, speak up—your tip could help bring justice. All tips remain anonymous.
Call Crime Stoppers today! 252-523-4444
$10,000 REWARD OFFERED
A compassionate anonymous donor has contributed $10,000 as a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for this heartbreaking crime. We urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring justice to the victim and their family.
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On Sunday, May 26, 2024, at approximately 9:20 PM, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Bill Faye Park (1003 Phillips Rd, Kinston, N.C.). Upon arrival, officers encountered a crowd of approximately 200 people attending a Memorial Day Celebration.
Officers discovered 17-year-old Dzyer Gooding, of Kinston, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators quickly determined that multiple unidentified assailants opened fire during the event, striking the victim amid the chaos.
Kinston Police Department Investigators continue to follow up on leads, and we urge anyone with information to come forward
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