10-03-2025
Trucking company CEO found murdered in burning building in Crestwood
CRESTWOOD, Ill. — The CEO and president of a trucking company was found murdered inside a burning building in Crestwood.
According to police, authorities responded last Wednesday to a call of heavy smoke at ATG Truckload, Inc, located at 13835 South Kostner Avenue.
As firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, the body of 46-year-old Dane Koteski was located on the second-floor of the building. According to the company's website, he was the CEO and President of ATG Truckload.
A death and arson investigation was initiated by the Crestwood Police Department, the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force and the State Fire Marshalls.
After several hours, investigators were able to identify a suspect, who was an employee of Koteski, according to police. The crime was deemed to be an isolated incident that specifically targeted the victim.
An autopsy determined Koteski's cause of death to be homicide, resulting from injuries to the victim's neck that were caused by a sharp or pointed object.
Police said the suspect was arrested at a truck stop in Holland, Michigan on Friday. The suspect is in custody of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office in Michigan on a murder warrant.
The Crestwood Police Department and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, in cooperation with Cook County State's Attorney's office, are continuing the investigation as they await extradition of the suspect back to Illinois.
A GoFundMe Fundraiser has been created by friends to cover Koteski's funeral expenses.
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