Simi Valley doughnut rampage suspect charged with attempted murder, authorities say
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- A Ventura County man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to run down police officers after he crashed his sport utility vehicle into a local doughnut shop, authorities said.
- Further special allegations and aggravating charges include attempted murder of a police officer and use of a deadly weapon, prosecutors said in a statement Wednesday.
- The charges stemmed from what authorities said was an attempt by Blessing to enter Donuts Plus on Erringer Road in Simi Valley at 3:30 a.m. on May 27.
A 58-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his sport utility vehicle through a doughnut shop in Simi Vally on Wednesday morning, authorities said. (KNN News) By Seamus Bozeman Follow June 3, 2026 8:12 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A Ventura County man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to run down police officers after he crashed his sport utility vehicle into a local doughnut shop, authorities said.
Additional charges filed against Frank Blessing, 58, of Simi Valley include assault against a police officer, vandalism over $400, and battery against a nurse or doctor, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office. Further special allegations and aggravating charges include attempted murder of a police officer and use of a deadly weapon, prosecutors said in a statement Wednesday.