Simi Valley man charged with attempted murder of police off…
Police Pursuit Crash Simi Valley California in Simi Valley, California: Frank Leslie Blessing, 58, of Simi Valley, was charged with attempted murder of a peace officer, assault on a peace officer, three counts of felony vandalism, and two counts of battery on a peace officer or nurse. On May 27, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Blessing allegedly attempted to enter a closed donut shop on Erringer Road in Simi Valley, causing significant property damage. A responding Simi Valley Police Department officer observed the damaged SUV leaving the area and conducted a traffic stop; Blessing allegedly reversed into the patrol car twice and accelerated toward the officer, who dodged the vehicle. During the arrest struggle, Blessing allegedly threw a fixed-blade knife at an officer, missing, and later kicked a police officer and a nurse at a local hospital. He was held in custody with no bail.