Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 24, 2002
Contact:  Roger Nyhus, Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4116

Gov. Locke extends sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of slain Department of Licensing employee; orders state flags at half-staff

OLYMPIA – Gov. Gary Locke today extended condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Roger Erdman, a 14-year Department of Licensing auditor in Spokane killed while working in the field.

“On behalf of the state, our hearts and prayers go out to all those who knew and loved Roger Erdman,” Locke said. “Roger Erdman was a dedicated, hard-working and well-liked state employee, and his tragic death is felt by us all.”

Locke ordered flags at all state institutions to be flown at half-staff in Erdman’s memory.

After Erdman was reported missing, Locke was briefed on his disappearance and asked the State Patrol to fully assist in the investigation. Locke also discussed Erdman’s disappearance with the FBI. Locke praised law enforcement officers for apprehending a suspect in the case this morning.

“I commend the effective cooperation between state and local law enforcement officials in acting quickly and thoroughly to apprehend a suspect in this case,” Locke said.

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Related Links:
- Department of Licensing
- Washington State Patrol
- Federal Bureau of Investigation

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