Maine State Police have made an arrest in the murder of Levern Kelly, who was found deceased in a Waldoboro home, Aug. 9, 2025. Detectives tracked the man to Florida with the assistance of the MIAC in Maine and Volusia County, Florida. 

According to State Police, Detectives from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit-Central obtained an arrest warrant on Aug. 15, 2025, for James Clark, 49, of Damariscotta, charging him with Murder. The warrant was issued following several days of investigation into the death of Levern Kelley of Waldoboro. 

Clark allegedly fled Maine; however, Major Crimes Unit detectives coordinated with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, who arrested Clark at the Red Carpet Inn in the South Daytona area on Aug. 15, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. Clark was arrested without incident and is awaiting extradition to Maine. 

Maine State Police will provide updates when they deem them appropriate.