Clayton Peavey sentenced to seven years after attacking teen fast food employee with brick

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Clayton Peavey of Santa Maria was sentenced to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to smashing a brick on the head of a teen fast food employee in March.

Peavey, 31, pled guilty to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon and a special allegation that he personally inflicted great bodily injury stated the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office.

On March 2 of this year, around 11:49 a.m., a 19-year-old was taking an order in the drive through line at the Chick-fil-A on East Betteravia Road when Peavey walked up behind her while raising a concrete brick over his head detailed the local prosecutor's office.

According to the District Attorney's Office, Peavey smashed the brick over the teen's head without warning and with enough force to break the brick.

The 19-year-old fell to the ground and shielded herself as Peavey continued to attack her with what remained of the brick before walking away explained the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office.

Officers later found Peavey in a nearby agricultural field and he was taken into custody for attempted murder noted the Santa Maria Police Department back in March.

The teen was left with several gashes on her head that required stitches, a concussion, and broken bones in her hand added the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office.

"While nothing can erase the pain and trauma that this brave victim has been forced to endure as a result of this unprovoked, violent act; the sentence handed down today represents justice and accountability for the inexcusable violent crime that was committed," shared District Attorney Savrnoch.