08/06/2025
Bridgeville – Suspect Sought in Chainsaw Menacing Incident
Suspect: John Gleysteen, 30, of Bridgeville
Incident: Menacing with Chainsaw
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 9:33 a.m.
Location: Handy Road near Craft Road, Bridgeville, DE
Agency: Delaware State Police – Troop 5
Summary:
Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s help locating John Gleysteen after an unusual and aggressive incident involving a DelDOT employee. Troopers responded Tuesday morning to a report that Gleysteen, operating a tractor, collided with a DelDOT tractor mowing grass, argued with the employee, and left. A short time later, he returned with a chainsaw, placed the running chainsaw near the tractor’s tire, then forcefully entered the cab, reportedly assaulted the victim, damaged property, and fled. The victim was not injured. Maryland law enforcement assets were also used in the search for the suspect
Suspect Description:
White male, approximately 5’10”, 185 pounds
Brown hair, hazel eyes
Last seen driving a silver Ford F-250 with Delaware vanity tag SUPRTUF
Status:
Arrest warrant obtained
Investigation ongoing
Update August 10th :
On August 10, 2025, Glyesteen was arrested and taken to Troop 5. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $67,300 cash bond.
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
Harassment
Offensive Touching
Criminal Mischief under $1,000 Damage Property – 2 counts
Anyone with information should call 9-1-1 or DSP Troop 5 at 302-337-1090
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