Tyler Rowell was a few months away from graduating from Spokane Valley High School with goals of going to college when his life was cut short by a 16-year-old with a handgun Leland Westerland shot and killed the 17-year-old Rowell and wounded Rowell’s two friends in what police described as a “drug deal gone wrong” last year near Liberty Park in East Central Spokane After tearful impact statements from the victims’ loved ones and an apology from Westerland Friday Spokane County Superior Court Judge Julie McKay sentenced Westerland Westerland took on that evening took a child from a family Officers responded to the shooting the night of Feb. 8, 2023 Westerland pleaded guilty last month to first-degree murder and two counts of assault McGregor and Jespersen are awaiting trial in November on murder reportedly told an officer at the hospital he drove Rowell and Ohmann in his light blue Honda Odyssey minivan to Seventh Avenue to sell about $600 in cannabis oil and three people wearing dark-colored ski masks approached and opened fire The defendants then took the keys to his Honda Odyssey and drove away in it Westerland was identified as the lone shooter Charbonneau told a police detective McGregor needed money to pay a bail bondsman Jespersen’s Snapchat account was used to set up the victims for a robbery under the pretense of buying drugs wearing a gray dress shirt and dress pants stood and apologized to the victims’ loved ones regret and sorrow in his heart for what he did “I’m not the same 16-year-old who did this,” said Westerland brought a large photo of her grandson’s high school senior picture to show the court A photo of the teen cooking in the kitchen and another of his loved ones showing off the rose tattoos on their hands in honor of Tyler Rowell were taped to the large senior photo Tyler Rowell had received the tattoo on his hand in honor of his mother Tammy Rowell said she and her husband raised Tyler Rowell after his mother’s death Tyler Rowell dove into reading and researching issues that interested him and started selling stock on the stock market at 16 years old She said Tyler Rowell battled through a dark period of depression and a rebellious stage during high school and he spent time with a tight circle of friends “I can’t tell you how happy that made me.” She said Tyler Rowell was honest with her and told her about the “sketchy” meeting he was going to have the night he died She said he told her he wasn’t sure whether he was going to go said Westerland took away Tyler Rowell’s chance to make something of himself small-minded action has caused a lifetime of pain,” she told Westerland who looked forward or hung his head while impact statements were read said she and her brother would talk for hours about his issues of feeling lost in the world she said Tyler Rowell pulled out of a depressing period in his life the year before he was killed “He was looking forward to what life had to offer She said she hoped the night Westerland shot him in the chest and head haunts him for the rest of his life and you stole that light from us,” Smith said said Tyler Rowell spent the hours before he was killed watching television “You hurt so many people over selfishness,” she said A victim advocate read a statement on behalf of Bloom one of the three people who were shot that night Bloom wrote that Tyler Rowell was like a brother to him and one of the most sincere and honest people anyone could meet He wrote that his friend was extremely optimistic and had so many plans for his future “It was too quick and far too soon,” Bloom wrote of his friend’s death The shooting left victims and their families with sleepless nights and some had to temporarily leave their jobs to cope Bloom said he spent several days in the hospital and the last four months of his senior year in high school recovering Spokane County Deputy Prosecutor Andrea Duggan asked McKay to impose a 37-year prison sentence Duggan called Westerland the “primary aggressor” who shot multiple people She said the trauma Bloom and Ohmann experienced watching their friend being shot and being shot themselves requires a high level of accountability as well “there has to be serious consequences when lives are taken and injuries are made,” Duggan said Blumhorst said Westerland did not plan the robbery He was only supposed to scare the victims with a firearm but Westerland believed Tyler Rowell was reaching into his waistband to pull out a gun family violence and an incarcerated father contributed to Westerland’s criminal behavior She said Westerland grew up in an environment in which violence was encouraged to deal with conflict No family members spoke on Westerland’s behalf Friday Blumhorst said Westerland asked his father not to attend the hearing She encouraged McKay to focus the sentence on rehabilitation rather than retribution McKay determined Westerland’s youth played a factor in the killing and sentenced him to 32 years Blumhorst and Westerland hugged before he was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Daily news, insight and opinion from the world of restaurants 23-Apr-2025 Last updated on 23-Apr-2025 at 09:54 GMT I worked as a kitchen porter on the weekend at the local pub where my dad would always sneak in for a pint after work. After just a few shifts, I started helping with veg prep, and eventually onto the cold section. The rest is history. If you weren’t in kitchens, what would you do? I would be a fisherman. I love fishing and being by the sea. Imagine a Welsh version of Captain Birdseye. What industry figure do you most admire, and why? I have always been a massive fan of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and I always used to watch repeat episodes of River Cottage growing up. His way of seasonal cooking and sourcing of produce has definitely inspired me to cook food the way I do today. That’s a hard one, I’m quite passive and focused. I’d have to say, though, cling film being pierced instead of being removed from containers, it always looks like a pterodactyl has been attacking it. What’s the oddest thing a customer has said to you? I once had a well-done steak come back asking for it to be cooked more pink. We were lacking the time machine to help. Sum up your cooking style in a single sentence… That’s a tough one, the worst ones are always the ones where something genuinely went wrong and it’s out of your control to fix it. I once cooked for a wedding where we lost power and couldn’t cook the food for the happy couple. We had a terrible review for the wedding and we all felt for them. What advice would you give someone starting out in the industry? Always listen and make sure you try EVERYTHING. Taste, taste, taste! Which single item of kitchen equipment could you not live without? I couldn’t live without a good meat thermometer, especially here at the Millbrook, we cook everything by temperature to ensure consistency. What would you choose to eat for your last meal? Oh easy, pork scratchings and a pint of Guinness. À la carte, I’m done with the days of sitting down to be told how and what I must eat. What’s the best meal you’ve ever had in a restaurant? The best meal I’ve ever had would be The Ritz. I took one of my apprentices for lunch as a congratulatory present once he’d finished his apprenticeship and it blew our minds. The level of food and service is incredible. What’s the dish you wish you’d thought of? Having been on the Great British Menu twice I’m going to have to be biased and choose it. I enjoy watching the skills challenges on MasterChef, though. You’re a restaurant dictator for a day – what would you ban? Brunch, I feel sorry for anyone that must cook it each week. Who would your dream dinner party guests be? Winston Churchill, I reckon you would have a fun night on the Pol Roger. Definitely my dad’s Sunday roast. We still wonder to this day what meat it is after it’s been cooking for so long. What’s the closest you’ve ever come to death? It happens most mornings when I wake up after weddings. Where do you go when you want to let your hair down? I head to the beach fishing, you can’t beat the view, sound and smell. What’s your favourite food and drink pairing? What do you consider to be your signature dish? Has to be the K.F.O - Kentucky fried octopus. 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Family and friends are welcome to attend Dorm’s funeral service at 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Augustine’s Church on Westerland Road.  Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery on Kenmount Rd.  The funeral service will be available online from St. Augustine’s Facebook page for those unable to attend in person No flowers by request. Donations can be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association or St Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. So Sorry to hear of Dormans passing condolences to all his family In our thoughts and prayers may you RIP Eugene Bartlett Seal cove CBS (Quirpon ) Bill and Mabel Bartlett’s son Rose & Family so sorry to hear of Dorm’s passing thinking of you God Bless Geraldine Fitzgerald On behalf of the DOA-8 Class at Keyin College we would like to express our sincerest condolences to your family strength and support are offered to you during this difficult time May you all find comfort in the love that surrounds you Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time I’m sure Mom and Dad welcomed him with open arms and having a game of cards by now I was saddened to hear of Uncle Dorm’s passing I have so many memories of him but wish I had more He cared so much about how we did in school and then later in our careers Aunt Rose your home was a home away from home for so many people I like many others enjoyed your hospitality Rose: So sad to hear of Dorm’s passing Deepest condolences to you and the family To Rose & family We are sorry for your loss So sorry to hear of Dorman’s passing My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you Rose and your daily I will always remember his smile as he greetied me at the church Karen and Ian – I was very sorry to hear of Dorm’s passing May the memories you have garnered over the years sustain you through the tough times and may light perpetual always shine on Dorm I am so sad to hear of Dorman’s passing My thoughts and prayers go out to his lovely Rose and family Our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband. May your memories of him provide comfort in the weeks and months to come So sorry to hear about the passing of uncle Dorm He was not my uncle but when I moved to St John’s he and aunt Rose welcome me into their home They treated us like family.He was a very soft spoken friendly and pleasant to talk to. 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For more information or to report an issue, please contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), using the 311 St. John’s app, or emailing access@stjohns.ca Sign up to receive information from the City of St Check out the various categories of general news Subscribe Today Phone: 709-754-2489, Send an Email It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser parts of the site may not function properly for you We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering a teenage boy last year in a “drug deal gone wrong.” admitted to killing 17-year-old Tyler Rowell and shooting at two others as part of a plea deal with prosecutors He was originally charged as an adult with murder in commission of a robbery two counts of assault and three counts of robbery Westerland instead pleaded to first-degree murder and two counts of assault Prosecutors are requesting a 37-year prison sentence Westerland and a group of three set up a meeting to buy cannabis oil in February 2023 three people wearing ski masks approached Rowell and his two friends and opened fire and found Rowell dead and two others injured The minivan Rowell and his friends traveled in was also seen fleeing the scene Police found the car in Spokane Valley and arrested the driver told police McGregor needed money to pay a bail bondsman They used Jespersen’s Snapchat account to buy drugs but instead “set up” the victims for a robbery Westerland’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept Sylt Air (7E, Westerland) will add non-stop flights between Westerland on Germany's touristic North Sea island of Sylt to Dortmund this summer with a new nine-seater Cessna (twin turboprop) Grand Caravan Flights will run from June 23 to September 3, twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, complementing Sylt Air's existing service between Sylt and Hamburg The airline also announced it would resume regular scheduled services on April 6 the airline changed its name to Sylt Air in 2001 following its acquisition by Aeroline-GmbH Sylt Air operates summer seasonal scheduled flights between Sylt and Hamburg plus scenic flights around Sylt and the Frisian Islands as well as other charter operations Other airlines serving Sylt include Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss, according to the ch-aviation capacities module Get started with a ch-aviation subscription unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days Upgrade to our Data and News Subscriptions Aviation Intelligence for your everyday use We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators ‘Westy’ is returning to light up the GBM competition again after narrowly missing out on spot in the final the last time he competed Having been a fan of the show since the age of 15 he can’t wait to step back into the kitchen and showcase how his food has evolved Westy has followed his passion to cook with fire working as Head Chef at Ember for two and a half years Previously he worked for Hywel Jones at Lucknam Park (1*) for five years before becoming his right hand man and Head Chef at The Brasserie (2 AA rosettes) two years ago having previously won National Chef of Wales in 2018 Westy has become Head Chef at Knipe Grill at Gilpin Lake House Westy cooks from the heart and believes that food should spark memories and make people happy His food is fun and unique; he likes to take something classic and make it more interesting Westy’s menu draws inspiration from classic Welsh animations like Ivor the Engine The shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and two others injured last week in the East Central Neighborhood was the result of a “drug deal gone wrong,” court documents say Police received multiple reports of gunshots around 8:20 p.m dead and two others males shot in the upper right leg and taken to the hospital One of the victims was treated and released and the other was not listed in Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center’s system according to hospital spokesperson Ariana Lake Rowell died from gunshot wounds of the head and torso according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office Police arrested Hagen F. Charbonneau, 18; Gavin M told an officer at the hospital he drove Rowell and the other victim in his light blue Honda Odyssey minivan to Seventh Avenue to sell about $600 in cannabis oil He said he did not know who was purchasing the drugs and three people wearing dark-colored ski masks – whom the victim said he did not know – approached and opened fire He told police one of the three males who approached them was armed with a black handgun The trio then took the keys to his Honda and drove away in it The other victim told police one of the males demanded his keys after the shooting Evidence of prepackaged cannabis oil was scattered on the ground and six fired 9 mm shell casings were recovered from the scene “The scene was consistent with a drug deal gone wrong,” police said in documents a person reported seeing the stolen Honda Odyssey parked at 3205 S Police later saw Charbonneau enter the Honda drive off and briefly flee from officers before he pulled over Charbonneau told a police detective he was at the robbery and that McGregor needed money to pay a bail bondsman Jespersen told police she let McGregor use her Snapchat account to set up the robbery She said she communicated with one of the males leading up to the robbery Charbonneau told police he and the other three defendants had driven McGregor’s silver Infiniti and parked to the north of Seventh Avenue near Liberty Park McGregor and Westerland walked up a trail to Seventh Avenue while Jespersen waited in the car Charbonneau said he and Westerland hid near a parked van and a trailer on Seventh while McGregor waited for the three males to arrive Charbonneau saw the males drive past them on Seventh toward a dead end in the Honda Odyssey before turning around and parking near the van where Charbonneau hid The three males got out of the Honda and one of them said something to Charbonneau He said Westerland then revealed himself and shot all three of the males with a purple handgun Charbonneau said Westerland and McGregor then went through the victims’ pockets McGregor took the keys to the Honda minivan and handed them to Charbonneau McGregor and Westerland fled on foot back toward McGregor’s car Jespersen said she heard several gunshots and that Westerland had a black-and-purple handgun that he placed in a bag when he got back to the car Westerland was later arrested with the handgun in his possession Jespersen said the plan was to steal the drugs but she was unaware anyone was going to be hurt McGregor also denied knowing Westerland was going to shoot anyone Charbonneau said the three males did not provoke the shooting and did not make threatening actions toward Westerland Charbonneau said he drove to the Underhill Park parking lot where McGregor went through the contents of the Honda Odyssey Charbonneau eventually drove to his University Road apartment where he parked the stolen Honda Charbonneau said he spoke with McGregor over the phone about making plans to dispose of the van near Reardan McGregor told police he participated in the robbery and took some of the cannabis oil Charbonneau and Jespersen made their first court appearances Friday and are scheduled for arraignments Feb The trio remained in jail Tuesday on murder Each of their bonds was at least $1 million He made his first court appearance Tuesday and is in the Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center � Yet another missed court date has deepened the woes for a 47-year-old Holbrook woman charged originally with a traffic violation With heavy hearts and a lifetime of wonderful memories we announce the passing of Jonah Benson at Saint Luke’s Home on Sunday  Leaving to mourn daughter Valerie Benson (Jason Byrne); son Stephen (Colleen); grandson Riley Byrne; granddaughters Amanda and Michaela Benson (Jon Lee); sister Geneva (Ross Ivany) as well as a number of other relatives and friends a strong family-run business that he remained active in until recently The family would like to thank the staff of the Fairhaven Unit at Saint Luke’s Home for the care and compassion shown towards him during his stay Jonah will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Olga at the Anglican Cemetery Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Cancer Care Foundation Interment to follow in Kenmount Road Anglican Cemetery Deepest condolences to you Micheala and your family I know you thought so fondly of your grandfather and will certainly miss him Ruby Anstey and myself I would like to send deepest condolences on the loss of Mr Mom lived across the hall at Bishop Meadon Manor and spoke kindly of him Both Joe and Olga will be in my heart forever I sincerely wish you both love and strength on this next chapter of your journey I was so sad to hear about your Dad’s passing I have great memories of working at Woodland Nurseries so many year ago To the Benson family so sorry to hear of Jonah’s passing Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time He was born and bred in Cardiff and won National Chef of Wales 2018 He’s worked for Hywel Jones at Lucknam Park for 5 years formerly in his eponymous Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones before becoming his right hand man and Head Chef at The Brasserie (2 rosettes) 2 years ago he likes to take something classic and making it more interesting Westy has been a fan of the show since he was 15 and is greatly inspired by Tom Kerridge Also left to mourn are his sister Susie Piercey (Harold) nephews and other extended family members and friends Predeceased by parents Phillip and Rebecca Piercey Fred was a quiet man but his actions and deeds spoke volumes of his love for life shovelling snow and other jobs around the house His rhubarb garden was a sight to behold and he enjoyed sharing his spoils with everyone he lived to provide a loving home for his wife Hilda and daughter Cara he always looked forward to Sunday service and would normally be the first person at the church to ensure the heat was turned up before the other parishioners arrived he worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything ran smoothly Fred’s Life was an example of his Faith. donations may be made in memory of him to the Parish of St A kind and compassionate man who indeed loved his Church sincere condolences to you and your family I send my deepest sympathy to you and your Mom on the passing of your Dad After my Mama passed I took hope in 2 Corinthians 5:8 ” We are confident well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” Those that love the Lord will be together again in glory Prayers for comfort and peace for you both Sending love and prayers to Aunt Hilda and cousin Cara during this difficult time Uncle Fred was a kind and gentle man who indeed loved his cheezies and his grand doggies. He was very proud of his daughter Cara and showed his love to his friends and family I have a lot of memories of Fred on Pass Island Your memories will help you through the days ahead my sincere condolences to you and your family It is with great sadness we share the sudden passing of our father He is predeceased by his wife Florence of 64 years cousins and many good friends and acquaintances He is a decorated veteran of WWII after serving in the Royal Canadian Airforce hospitalizing him for 9 months in North Sydney had serious repercussions on the quality of his mobility in his later years But that is where he met his lovely bride Florence After attending Dalhousie University and acquiring several degrees he pursued a career with Procter and Gamble as Unit Manager for NL and moved to Corner Brook where he raised his family He purchased a cabin on the shores of Deer Lake which he loved and spent every summer there into his eighties He was an active member of the Playmakers and had many a good jig at the cabin with them he spent his final years under his own roof We gratefully acknowledge all of his caregivers Kenny and Princess for their loving care and allowing him to remain in his own home until his illness Interment to follow in the Field of Honour at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Interment to follow in the Field of Honour at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Sincerest condolences to Brian’s family I was a member of one of Florence’s writing groups and always enjoyed my visits to their home where we were graciously and hospitably welcomed Brain was a wonderful friend and member of our Singing Legionnaires Shane – Our condolences to you and your family on your sister’s passing To cousin Bonnie and all your family .We are sorry to hear of Merdina’s passing .Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time .Frank & Linda Banfield Saddened to hear of Merdina’s passing We worked together for a period of time a number of years ago doing demos at Costco It was a pleasure to know her and work with her I am so sorry to hear of Merdina’s passing May God give you and the family comfort during this difficult time So sorry to hear of Merdina’s passing Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss I have many memories of Merdina during our school days So saddened to hear of your mom’s passing My thoughts and prayers are with you through this to tough time but find strength and comfort in your memories. I was saddened to hear of Merdina’s sudden passing Although our lives have taken us on different paths I remember Merdina from the days of our childhood May you be comforted by memories of the life you shared together and strengthened by the support of family and friends Donna (Parsons) Lockyer (of Earl & Ida) I was so sorry to hear about your moms passing Jamie – very sorry to hear of your mom’s (mother in-laws) passing My sincerest condolences are with you during this time it was with sadness that we learned of your sister’s passing Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in a small way So sad to hear about the passing of our dear cousin We all have very fond memories of Merdina from when she lived with us when we were just kids and want the Wisemen and Mercer families to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all Our heartfelt condolences are with you all at this very sad time Bastards born in the Westerlands adopt the surname Hill construction crews will resume street rehabilitation and the installation of a shared-use path on Elizabeth Ave Upgrades from Bonaventure Avenue to Westerland Road were mostly completed in 2023 with the remaining works in this street section to be completed in early Summer 2024 Construction for 2024 will include the section from Westerland Road to Freshwater Road will be beneficial for all users of Elizabeth Avenue and includes the following improvements: We are committed to expanding and maintaining a safe and accessible active transportation system as we build a balanced transportation network to get people and goods where they want to go safely Visit Project Page  Veteran-owned consulting business Horsell has been providing personalised services in the defence space for the last 13 years If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast host Phil 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traffic by a two-meter grass boulevard The path will be three meters wide and will provide a space separate from motor vehicle traffic that can be used by all active transportation modes enabling people to get around the city by walking This path will eventually connect to the planned network enhancing active transportation across the city shrubs and hedges along the north side of Elizabeth Avenue is required shrubs and hedges will be replanted along this route Elizabeth Avenue will remain open to traffic during construction the RNC were called to a complaint of property damage in… Forestry and Agriculture is urging caution on the T’railway near Maccles… This week is International Compost Awareness Week The theme this year is Sustainable Communities Begin… It has been over 10 hours since the passengers aboard the MV Westerland Interlink vessel that was on its way to Labasa have been stuck near the Natovi Jetty We have contacted the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji who have confirmed that the owners of the vessel Ashok Transport Limited has arranged for technicians to make their way to the vessel The Authority has also confirmed that the vessel is experiencing an hydrolic defect Attempts to get in touch with the operations team of the company owning the vessel is still ongoing Fijivillage is in contact with the passengers aboard who have confirmed that they have been offered breakfast The passengers that they were told about a mechanical difficulty that the vessel was experiencing They have also informed us that the reporting time for the vessel was 10pm however it berthed at the Natovi Jetty at midnight The vessel left shortly after that and has been stuck since 3am Passengers have confirmed that there are over 200 passengers aboard the vessel with approximately 50 children Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations Copyright © 2025 Communications Fiji Limited FM96 Legend FM Viti FM Navtarang Radio Sargam PNG Haus Bung Yumi FM Nau FM Legend FM Facebook TikTok Instagram X YouTube Threads A chef who has recently taken the reins at a luxury Lake District hotel will appear on the BBC’s Great British Menu tonight who recently joined the Gilpin in Windermere with fellow head chefs Ollie Bridgwater and Aakash Ohol is representing Wales in the popular BBC Two show He will represent Wales alongside Georgia Sommerin head chef at Portmeirion Hotel and Simmie Vedi as the Welsh nation’s finest chefs battle it out in the hope of securing a place in the next stage of the competition.   He last appeared on the show four years ago and got as far as the judging chamber the experimental chef will share some innovative new dishes with his veteran judge and aiming to get through to cook for the judges – Tom Kerridge with a total of three Michelin stars restaurateur Nisha Katona and comedian and food podcast host Ed Gamble – in this year’s competition themed around the 65th anniversary of Paddington Bear who is remaining tightlipped about the show’s outcome said:  “Since my last appearance on the show my cooking style has developed and changed a lot “I have found a love for cooking over fire and the fun elements of food which you probably didn’t see as much last time I was on the show I’m looking forward to seeing what the viewers think of my dishes.” The Welsh heat of the competition runs from tonight until February 16 Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily updates direct to your inbox *We hate spam as much as you do. 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