Morgan Pavey, of Shafer, was convicted of third-degree murder June 17 for supplying a Chisago City man with methadone, which he overdosed on, leading to his death.
Chisago County Attorney Janet Reiter said Pavey’s sentencing will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 26 before Judge Suzanne Bollman. Assistant Chisago County Attorney David Hemming prosecuted the case.
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