Crestwood trucking company worker charged in CEO’s death, police say
Crestwood trucking company worker charged in CEO’s death, police say
An employee of a south suburban trucking company was charged in connection with the CEO’s death earlier this month.
CRESTWOOD, Ill. - An employee of a south suburban trucking business was charged in connection with the company CEO’s death earlier this month.
Josif Suclea was charged with first-degree murder on Saturday, according to Crestwood police.
Arrest in case
What we know:
Suclea was arrested in connection with the death of Dane Koteski, the president and CEO of ATG Truckload. He was found dead inside a company building in Crestwood on March 5.
Dane Koteski was found dead on March 5, 2025, inside the building of the Crestwood trucking company he owned. (Courtesy of GoFundMe)
Crestwood police and fire responded to the scene after the building caught fire and later found Koteski’s body.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death a homicide resulting from injuries to his neck by a sharp or pointed object.
Investigators identified a possible suspect who was an employee of the trucking company.
They tracked the suspect to a truck stop in Holland, Michigan, where he was arrested by local police the next day.
Suclea was extradited to Illinois on Friday and charged in connection with the homicide.
Josif Suclea
What's next:
He is expected to appear for a bond hearing on Sunday at a Cook County court in Chicago.