Arrest Warrant Issued for Daykin Woman Who Failed to Appear for Sentencing

Despite a plea agreement that would have dismissed one of two cases against her and prevented a felony conviction, a Daykin woman failed to appear for sentencing in Jefferson County Court and a warrant was issued for her arrest.In one case, Harlee D. Kaderabek, age 27, was originally charged with possession of methamphetamine, a class 4 felony punishable by up to two years in prison, nine to 12 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine. She is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction that carries a $100 fine. In a separate case, Kaderabek was charged with burglary, a class 2A felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, and theft with a value of $500 or less, a class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.On January 10, 2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m., deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence in Daykin. According to the arrest affidavit, “While enroute to scene the RP (Reporting Party) was watching a live feed from a security camera and stated there were two individuals inside the residence and provided a description thereof.”Deputies reported finding the residence vacant when arriving at the scene. However, per the affidavit, “We located two females matching the description provided by the RP were standing by a vehicle on the west side of the co-op by the air hose. The garage burglarized is located approx. 100 feet north of the co op.”According to the deputy that filled out the affidavit, the suspects identified themselves as Hailey and Harlee Kaderabek but neither had any form of identification. The deputy reported, “Both Hailey and Harlee initially stated they hadn't seen anybody else. Once informed of the live view camera in the garage the females admitted to taking two tool boxes from the residence and leaving them in a ditch to the north.” Two large red tool boxes were later found in the ditch north of the residence.The affidavit also noted, “Two black ski type masks were found in the vehicle.”In accordance with the plea agreement, the drug case would have been dismissed, while the burglary charge would have been reduced to first degree criminal trespass, a class 1 misdemeanor.Kaderabek was scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. Kaderabek is represented by Public Defender Scott Gropp, who told the court he did not know why his client did not appear and motioned for a continuance. County Attorney Jospeh Casson opposed a continuance and asked for a warrant.Judge Bauer denied the motion for continuance and issued an arrest warrant. New bonds were set at $5,000 (10 percent) for each case.

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