Crime
Ongoing Investigation in the Case of 3-Year-Old Dawson Zamora — Allegations Against Mother Intensify
McKinney, Texas – The case of three-year-old Dawson Zamora, who remains in critical condition after a brutal beating allegedly inflicted by his mother’s boyfriend, has taken a disturbing turn.
According to recent reports, Dawson’s mother, Chelsea Berg, has bonded out of jail and is now allegedly attempting to obtain power of attorney over her son’s medical care — despite facing active felony charges related to his assault.
Family members and advocates claim Berg’s motive is to keep Dawson on life support in an effort to avoid potential murder charges for herself and her boyfriend, should the child succumb to his injuries.
Critics have called Berg’s actions manipulative, arguing that she is attempting to protect herself rather than act in the best interests of her son. Many online have pointed out the stark contrast between her social media image as a “devoted mother” and the serious allegations now surrounding her.
The horrifying incident began when Dawson was left alone with his mother’s boyfriend, identified as Christopher Alexander, who is accused of violently assaulting the child.
After an unknown period of time, Alexander reportedly drove Dawson to a local emergency room, where medical staff determined the child was in cardiac arrest.
Doctors performed approximately eight minutes of CPR, managing to revive Dawson before he was airlifted to a Dallas hospital for specialized treatment.
He remains in a medically induced coma and on life support as of the latest update.
According to Dawson’s father, severe brain swelling has made it difficult for doctors to determine the full extent of neurological damage, though early indications suggest that the right side of his brain is unresponsive.
Both Chelsea Berg and Christopher Alexander have been arrested and charged with injury to a child, a serious felony under Texas law.
In addition, Alexander faces an extra charge of stalking related to prior incidents.
Authorities continue to investigate the case as the community rallies around Dawson, holding vigils and calling for justice.
Family and supporters have asked the public to pray for Dawson’s recovery and to keep attention on the case to ensure accountability for those responsible.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subject’s vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.