A trucking company CEO was found dead in a burning building last week, sparking an investigation that led to the swift arrest of a suspect.
Authorities responded to a fire at ATG Truckload in Crestwood, Illinois, on March 5 at approximately 4:05 p.m. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, but inside, they discovered the body of Dane Koteski, the company’s CEO, on the second floor amid thick smoke.
The Crestwood Police Department launched a death investigation, bringing in the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force. State Fire Marshals also joined to examine potential arson.
As investigators worked through the night, they identified a suspect—an employee of Koteski. Authorities determined the crime was an isolated event, specifically targeting the CEO.
The search for the suspect led investigators across state lines. By early morning, officers tracked the individual to a truck stop in Holland, Michigan. Working with local police, they arrested the suspect at 5:15 a.m. Central Time. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities piece together the details behind the crime
