A Napavine man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly violated a protection order by going onto the property of his ex-girlfriend’s home before hiding in a nearby bush.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Rex W. Akins, 22, initially evaded capture by police before he was apprehended at the Southwest Washington Fair on Sunday.
Akins made a preliminary appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday. He’s charged with felony violation of a court order with two prior convictions and escape from community custody. Both counts are punishable by up to five years in prison.
Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan Meyer requested a bail amount of $150,000 cash or bond, citing concerns for community safety and the safety of the alleged victim.
Meyer said Akins has the woman’s name tattooed on his neck.
Defense attorney Rachael Tiller argued for no more than $10,000 in bail, based on Akins’ financial status, and said the alleged victim was in the courtroom.
Tiller said Akins was living in a reentry house in Lacey.
The woman, who shares a child with Akins, addressed the court, saying she didn’t feel threatened by Akins. The woman said Akins was taking drug and alcohol classes.
Judge Paul Strophy set bail at $75,000 cash or bond, citing Akins’ criminal history and a concern that he might interfere with the administration of justice. Strophy said he’d given some consideration to the victim’s statement.
Strophy ordered Akins to abide by all existing orders related to the victim, and said Akins was only allowed to speak to her regarding their child, if such communication was permitted.
According to the affidavit, Akins has multiple convictions for violating a protection order and one conviction for fourth-degree assault, domestic violence — all involving the same woman.
Akins was sentenced in February 2025 to two years in prison and one year of community custody after being convicted of two protection order violations.
He was released from prison on Aug. 4, according to the affidavit.
The Department of Corrections issued a warrant for Akins’ arrest after he allegedly failed to report to his community corrections officer on Aug. 11.
According to the affidavit, the victim’s mother called Centralia police on Aug. 10 to report that Akins appeared intoxicated and was “yelling, being loud, and hiding in the bush in front of the residence.”
The responding officer learned Akins had a $10,000 active warrant related to a fourth-degree assault charge and was prohibited from contacting his ex-girlfriend, who lived in the home.
Shortly after 11 p.m., a Centralia officer reported seeing a man matching Akins’ description running along Logan Street. Officers attempted to contain Akins, but he evaded them.
A witness at the home reportedly told police the family was awakened by Akins screaming the victim’s name while he stood near a stop sign outside the home.
“Rex was demanding that they return his wristwatch or he would break one of their car windows,” the affidavit said.
The victim’s mother said she put the watch on the front lawn. Akins allegedly threatened to call Child Protective Services on the family. He then “ran away and hid,” according to the affidavit.
The victim reportedly told police Akins was only there to see their son. In the affidavit, police described her as an “uncooperative victim” who changed her statement “several times.”
Akins is scheduled for an arraignment on Thursday.
