GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro man accused of stabbing his neighbors with a box cutter faces new charges in the attack, and his bond has also been increased.
Patrick Cleary, 57, was initially charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after police said he attacked Teresa and Darryl Barber with a box cutter in front of their children on Baylor Street Friday. His bond was set at $15,000.
Cleary has now additionally been charged with two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder. His bond is now $1,015,000.
Teresa told WFMY News 2 she cried "tears of joy" after learning Cleary's bond was increased by $1 million. She suffered cut wounds to her ear and neck. Her husband suffered a punctured lung from the attack. The attack was captured on Ring doorbell video.
Many WFMY News 2 viewers wanted to know why Cleary's bond started at $15,000. Attorney David Daggett, who is unaffiliated with the case, said when a suspect is brought in, there is an initial bond set. Then, there is a bond hearing where the prosecutor presents more evidence to the judge. In this case, the judge likely increased the bond based on the video evidence showing the attack.
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