Delaware State Police continues to investigate a menacing incident that occurred yesterday in Bridgeville and are asking the public’s help with locating the suspect, 30-year-old John Gleysteen of Bridgeville, Delaware.
On August 5, 2025, at approximately 9:33 a.m., troopers responded to Handy Road near Craft Road in Bridgeville, for a report of an assault. When troopers arrived, they learned that a man, identified as John Gleysteen, arrived at the location on a tractor, collided with Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDot) tractor that was mowing grass, and argued with the DelDot employee. Gleysteen left the scene but returned a short time later, removed a chainsaw from his truck, and placed the running chainsaw near the tire of the tractor. Gleysteen then forcefully entered the cab of the DelDot tractor, assaulted the victim, damaged his property, and fled the scene. The victim was not injured.
Troopers obtained a warrant for Gleysteen’s arrest and continue working to locate him. He is described as a white male, approximately 5’10”, weighing approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen driving a silver Ford F-250 with Delaware vanity registration SUPRTUF.
Anyone with information regarding Gleysteen’s whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 or Delaware State Police Troop 5 at (302) 337-1090. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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