On June 10, 2021 shortly after noon, LCSO Lieutenant Mike
Narayan conducted a traffic stop on a white colored Lincoln passenger car. The vehicle was being driven on NE 139th
Avenue by Tye Hamilton Pierce (8-6-89.) Pierce
was the only occupant in the vehicle.
Sgt. Kevin Kinik and his K-9 partner “Zombie” responded to
the location. Zombie gave a positive
alert for the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, LCSO deputies
located and seized 35 grams of a crystalline substance that tested positive for
amphetamine. They also seized a loaded revolver from the
vehicle.
Pierce was arrested for Trafficking in Amphetamine and
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
He was transported to the Levy County Detention Center and his bond was
set at $100,000.00 per charge on June 11, 2021.
According to Florida Statute Section 893.135(1f)1(b), offenders in
possession of more than 28 grams of amphetamine “shall be sentenced to a
mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 7 years, and the defendant shall be
ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.”
The Pierce name might be familiar to Levy County citizens. Tye Pierce’s father, George Pierce, was the
victim of homicide in Levy County in December of 2012. That case remains unsolved as of this
date.
Any citizens who may have information regarding illegal drug
activity or this cold case homicide are asked to contact LCSO at 352-486-5111
or 911. Reports can also be made
anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-877-349-8477.