 communities. The devastation these drugs cause can't be measured. We will continue to do all we can to get this poison off the streets in Meade County and hold those who bring this poison here accountable, said Meade County Sheriff Pat West. The case has been turned over to the Meade County State's Attorney and no other information is available at this time. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors, including one in South Dakota.