The Davis County Sheriff’s Office manages law enforcement and investigative duties for West Point, a community with a population of 10,963 as of 2020, according to the town knowledge base. The office operates as a primary investigative body for the county, often working alongside other law enforcement agencies to resolve criminal matters.
In recent investigations involving West Point, the department has utilized partnerships with local and out-of-state agencies. According to a statement released by the Davis County Sheriff’s Office, detectives developed information regarding suspects by working with local law enforcement agencies in areas where suspects were believed to be located. This collaborative approach was evidenced during a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting of a 71-year-old man, James Witten, on May 30, 2026. The victim was found dead on his porch near 2000 West and 200 North, according to reports from KUTV.
The Sheriff's Office's investigative reach extends across state lines through coordination with various partners. In the investigation of the Witten homicide, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office received assistance from law enforcement partners in California to locate and apprehend a suspect. This resulted in the arrest of Abner Aroldo Avila, 21, in California, who was being held pending extradition to Utah, according to the Davis County Sheriff's Office's official Instagram page. The arrest warrant for Avila was issued by the Davis County Attorney’s Office, charging him with one count of murder, according to Davis County News.
Prior to the apprehension of Avila, the department had already secured an arrest in the same case. According to Gephardt Daily, Axel Eduardo Chavez Marroquin was taken into custody by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in connection with the homicide investigation. Chavez was apprehended in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 16, 2026. Following his arrest, a no-bail arrest warrant was issued by the Davis County Attorney’s Office charging Chavez with murder, a first-degree felony, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice in a criminal investigation, and prohibited dangerous weapon conduct, according to Gephardt Daily.
The Davis County Sheriff’s Office continues to manage active investigations, even as specific details regarding suspects or evidence may change. For example, while investigators initially sought information regarding a maroon Honda Civic with an orange cover over the license plate, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office later announced that the vehicle had been located and investigators were no longer seeking information regarding its whereabouts, according to a statement from the agency. The department maintains that investigations remain active until all parties involved are identified and legal processes are completed, according to the agency's various public statements. The Sheriff's Office continues to request public assistance when necessary to help identify individuals or locate suspects involved in local incidents.
What this means for West Point
For West Point residents, the Davis County Sheriff's Office serves as a vital link to broader law enforcement resources. By partnering with agencies in Nevada and California, the office ensures that criminal investigations involving local residents can proceed across state lines, providing a structured legal process for pursuing justice and maintaining community safety through coordinated investigations.
