SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Sheriff's Office Searching for Pace Man Wanted on Felony Domestic Violence Charges

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Deputies are currently looking for a Pace man that is wanted on numerous charges stemming from a domestic violence incident. Deputies are looking for Lesley Darren Goins (27 years old) after an incident that occurred on January 27, 2008. During that incident, Goins forced his way into the home of an ex-girlfriend and began to choke and strike the victim. The beating caused the victim to briefly lose consciousness. Goins then made statements stating that he was going to have to kill the victim because he didn't want to “go back to prison”. Goins also had duct tape and rope with him. Goins also removed the phone from the residence so that the victim couldn't call law enforcement. The victim was able to briefly rationalize with Goins and told him that someone was expecting her to show up for work with an item. The victim told Goins that people would come to her house looking for her if she didn't bring the item to them. Goins then drove the victim to her place of work, at which time the victim was able to jump from the car and run to safety. At the time of this incident, there was an active restraining order keeping Goins away from the victim. Goins fled the scene and has not been able to be located by law enforcement. A judge has issued arrest warrants for Goins on the below mentioned charges. Goins is considered violent and dangerous. The Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in locating Goins so that he can be taken into custody to face the criminal charges. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 437-STOP or 911. A photograph of Goins is attached to this email.

CHARGES: (NO BOND)

Aggravated Assault, Battery , Kidnapping, Depriving a Means of Communication, Violation of an Injunction for Protection

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

(850) 981-2136 or shaines@srso.net