LEWISTON (WGME) -- Police said Saturday Nicholas Meserve was found dead at his home on Friday.
Meserve has been with the Lewiston Police Department since 2009 after working as a corrections officer at the Androscoggin County Jail.
"We would like to express our sincere condolences to Officer Meserve’s family, friends and colleagues alike during this difficult time," Lewiston Police Lt. David St. Piere said.
The Maine State Police will investigate the cause of death, but Lewiston Police said they found no sign of violence.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and with those who worked closely with him in the department," St. Pierre said.