Police: Man tried to sabotage ex-girlfriend's brakes

Monday, July 20, 2015
MILFORD, Del. (WPVI) -- Police in Milford, Delaware say a man was so upset when his relationship ended, he tried to sabotage his ex-girlfriend's brakes.

41-year-old Jean Gustave is accused of unscrewing the screws from the 39-year-old victim's rear brake calipers last month.
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She didn't realize anything was wrong until she tried to drive her car.

Fortunately she wasn't hurt.

Gustave is now facing several charges, including reckless endangerment.
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