Clayton residents charged with firearm, drug offenses

CLAYTON - Robert Barry, 61, and Janeen Vidakovich, 57, both of Clayton, were arrested on drug and  firearm charges following a narcotics investigation that began in April, Delaware State Police said.

Police said that on May 9, a search warrant was executed on Mr. Barry’s residence and both he and Ms. Vidakovich initially resisted arrest with troopers at the scene.

Both individuals were subsequently taken into custody without further incident, police said.

The ensuing search of the home led to the discovery of approximately 1,604.52 grams (about 3.5 pounds) of methamphetamine, 37.58 grams of psilocybin, 0.26 grams of MDMA, 46.44 grams of marijuana, a Connecticut Valley Arms .50 caliber firearm and over $5,700 in suspected drug proceeds, spokesman Senior Cpl. Leonard DeMalto said.

Mr. Barry and Ms. Vidakovich were controlled substance offenses and firearm offenses, second-degree conspiracy, resisting arrest and possession of marijuana.

Mr. Barry was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $261,300 cash bond.

Ms. Vidakovich was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $90,300 unsecured bond.