A routine fire call led to a shocking discovery in Crestwood, Illinois, last week—one that has left a trucking company reeling and authorities racing for answers.
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…