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Inset: Robert Perry (Bexar County Sheriff”s Office). Background: The Whataburger where Perry allegedly threatened his then-manager in San Antonio, Tex. (Google Maps).
A Texas man finds himself behind bars once more after facing previous charges related to a threat against his manager at a Whataburger restaurant last summer, as confirmed by authorities in Texas.
Robert Perry Jr., aged 33, is charged with aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. This incident traces back to July 2025, when Perry was originally apprehended for allegedly threatening his manager at the Whataburger located on O’Connor Road in the far northwestern region of San Antonio.
Initially, Perry was released after posting bond shortly following his arrest, as reported by the San Antonio Express-News. However, recent developments have landed him back in custody on the same charge.
Records from Bexar County courts reveal that Perry was taken into custody again on March 28. The following day, a magistrate judge set his bond at $60,000, underscoring the serious nature of the allegations against him.
But now, Perry is back in jail again on the same charge, Bexar County court records show. The defendant was arrested on March 28, and a magistrate judge set his bond at $60,000 the next day.
The arrest is related to the original case, court records show.
During the initial investigation, the manager at the fast food restaurant said he was about to fire Perry when the situation got out of control, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Perry eventually got upset and started to yell at the manager during the would-be exit interview, police said. Then, the manager asked the defendant to leave the premises. Instead, however, Perry allegedly took out a knife and began threatening the other man.
“I’m not afraid of jail,” the defendant allegedly told his manager. “I have a murder under my belt.”
Police claim the threats against the Whataburger manager soon became even more direct. The defendant allegedly added: “I will follow you home,” “I’ll be back,” and “I will kill you.”
After that, Perry left the scene in a blue sedan, police said.
In video footage of the incident provided by the manager to investigators, no knife was visible, police said. The threats against the manager, however, were audible, according to law enforcement.
As of this writing, law enforcement has not commented on the re-arrest. Bexar County court records indicate Perry was formally indicted on the lone charge against him on Wednesday.
During his initial appearance, Perry requested and received a court-appointed attorney. His next court appearance is not yet scheduled.