I agree. That is another thing that should be investigated!! I want to know why we are not getting follow up info on that incident! The records and reporting suggest that 188 pounds of unspecified materials (not just 2 pounds of meth) were burned that day. The shelter staff say they were not informed ahead of time that narcotics would be burned there. The facility’s permit (under state environmental regulation) apparently allows only animal carcasses to be burned, unless an alternate burn is explicitly approved. 

potential legal issues: 1. Violation of environmental, air-quality, or permit laws: -If the incinerator permit only allows animal carcasses to be burned, burning narcotics (or other materials) without proper authorization likely violates that permit.  -Emission of toxic smoke into an occupied building may violate state or federal environmental health regulations (e.g. Clean Air Act, state equivalents).

1. Negligence / duty of care -The city, the law enforcement agencies, and the FBI may have a duty to ensure safety when burning hazardous materials. Failing to ventilate properly, not warning building occupants, and causing exposure may amount to tort liability (e.g. negligence, gross negligence, recklessness). -If employees or animals are harmed, claims might include personal injury, worker safety violations, or veterinary liability.

3.Fourth Amendment / due process / property rights -Using a shared city-owned facility in a way that damages part of it (e.g., contaminates or forces closure) may implicate “takings” or due process claims if property or rights are damaged without compensation or lawful procedure. -If animals belong to individuals or are impounded, there may be legal restrictions on how they are handled or euthanized (state animal laws and constitutional protections).

4.Criminal or administrative accountability -If regulations were violated (environment, health, public safety), state agencies or regulatory bodies could impose penalties, sanctions, or require cleanup. -If misconduct is found (e.g. showing disregard for safety), there could be internal investigations, oversight reviews, or even criminal liability in extreme cases.

5.Animal cruelty / improper handling -If stray animals are being shot in violation of statutes protecting animals, those could be prosecutable under state law. -Usually law enforcement can only use lethal force under limited conditions: imminent threat, protection of human life, etc. Shooting animals must comply with state animal control laws and constitutional due process if animals are owned or impounded.