BRIDGEVILLE, Del. — Delaware State Police are actively searching for 30-year-old John Gleysteen following an alleged menacing assault and property damage incident on August 5, 2025, near Handy Road and Craft Road in Bridgeville.
At approximately 9:33 a.m., troopers responded to reports that Gleysteen allegedly arrived at the scene on a tractor and collided with a Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDot) tractor mowing grass. An argument ensued between Gleysteen and the DelDot employee operating the tractor.
After briefly leaving, Gleysteen returned with a running chainsaw, which he placed near the tire of the DelDot tractor. He then forcefully entered the cab, assaulted the employee, and caused damage to the equipment before fleeing. The victim was not physically injured.
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Gleysteen, described as a white male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing around 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen driving a silver Ford F-250 bearing Delaware vanity plates reading “SUPRTUF.”
The State Police urge anyone with information on Gleysteen’s location to call 9-1-1 or Troop 5 at (302) 337-1090. Tips can also be submitted privately via Facebook messages to Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to ensure public safety and bring Gleysteen into custody.
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