In 2019, Officer Nicholas Meserve, a 10-year veteran of the Lewiston Police Department, was found deceased from an apparent drug overdose. Investigations revealed that Meserve had been a regular user of illegal drugs, often stealing evidence to support his habit. His misconduct led to the dismissal of charges in cases he was involved in, including a 2019 traffic stop where he pocketed fentanyl during an arrest. ([pressherald.com](https://www.pressherald.com/2021/10/14/mexico-man-suing-lewiston-police-and-former-officer-for-illegal-arrest/?utm_source=openai))
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