September 2, 2010 | 9:40 AM | By

The Blotter: Thursday, September 2

FILED UNDER: Corrections, Courts, Police, Los Gatos, Mill Valley, Oakland, San Francisco, Taser

Series of slayings prompted by jealous rage? Five are dead and one missing in a string of killings in the East Bay that ended in police shooting and killing a suspect. (San Francisco Chronicle)

‘Marin Taliban’ John Walker Lindh seeks prayer ruling Lindh, who’s serving a 20-year federal sentence in a restricted cell block, wants to be able to pray alongside others. (Inside Bay Area)

Woodacre man sues Marin sheriff’s office over 2009 ‘Tasing’ The man, whose wife called dispatch when he fell in his driveway, had made references to shooting himself. (Marin Independent Journal)

Vandals tag Incanto restaurant with swastika The incident is being investigated as a hate crime. (SF Weekly)

Police still productive despite layoffs, Oakland chief says Police point to three recent high-profile arrests as evidence. (Inside Bay Area)

SFPD Asks For Help In Case Of Missing Elderly Woman: The Alley: SFAppeal Yee Lee of Visitacion Valley possibly has Alzheimer’s and speaks Cantonese. (SF Appeal)

Mill Valley woman admits DUI in crash with cyclist She could be sentenced to up to three years in prison. (Marin Independent Journal)

Achilli Murder Case The notorious Los Gatos love triangle murder goes to trial today and the Merc has background and a liveblog. (The San Jose Mercury News)

Beer truck loses trailer on Hwy. 17, blocks lanes to Santa Cruz And pours frothy beverage over the pavement. (The San Jose Mercury News)