United States Attorney's Office for the District of Montana
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Chicago woman sentenced for trafficking oxycodone
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Chicago woman sentenced for trafficking oxycodone
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana
MISSOULA - A Chicago woman who was part of a drug trafficking organization involved in the diversion of oxycodone and promethazine-codeine from pharmacies throughout the United States was sentenced today to 12 months of imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said.
Alize Hydeia Gist, 29, pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone.
U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presided.
The government alleged in court documents that Gist joined a Chicago-based group that flew into Montana, presented fake prescriptions to Montana pharmacies, and, when doing so, fraudulently obtained oxycodone and other controlled substances, none of which they were entitled to receive. After obtaining the drugs, Gist and others gave the drugs to co-defendants for further distribution.
The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecuted the case. The DEA conducted the investigation.
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Updated May 13, 2026
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Drug Trafficking
Prescription Drugs
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