Inset: Robert Perry (Bexar County Sheriff”s Office). Background: The Whataburger where Perry allegedly threatened his then-manager in San Antonio, Tex. (Google Maps).
In a troubling turn of events, a Texas man has been re-arrested following previous charges related to threats made against his manager at a Whataburger restaurant last summer. The incident has once again brought Robert Perry Jr., 33, into the spotlight as he faces accusations of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as confirmed by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
The saga began in August 2025 when Perry was first apprehended for an incident that occurred in late July at the Whataburger on O’Connor Road, located in the far northwestern reaches of San Antonio. This initial arrest was prompted by threats he allegedly made to his manager at the fast-food establishment.
Initially, Perry was able to secure his release by posting bond, a development reported by the San Antonio Express-News. However, recent developments have seen him back behind bars, facing the same serious charge.
According to Bexar County court records, Perry’s re-arrest occurred on March 28. Following this, a magistrate judge set his bond at $60,000. The arrest is connected to the original case, indicating ongoing legal proceedings and concerns regarding Perry’s actions.
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.
