Kallas Faces Prison, Awaits a New Start After Release

Oct. 24, 2025

Reporter : Annamarie Walters

As his girlfriend watched quietly from the courtroom benches, Dimitri Allen Kallas stood before Judge Bradley H Astrowsky on Oct. 8, facing the consequences of a long struggle with addiction that had spiraled into crime. With his attorney at his side, Kallas apologised for his actions, a culmination of two separate criminal cases that ended in a single sentencing hearing. 

Kallas, 32, was sentenced to 4.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections for burglary in the third-degree and an additional two years of supervised probation for a separate possession of use of dangerous drugs charge. Both are class 4 felonies. The probation term will begin after his release from prison.

The charges come from two incidents earlier this year. On March 4, Kallas was arrested for burglary in what prosecutors called a non-dangerous but serious offense. Just three months later, on June 9, he was arrested after officers found multiple types of narcotics in his possession.

According to a police probable cause statement, officers searched Kallas’ pockets and discovered a yellow baggie and a clear baggie containing a crystal-like substance, a burnt piece of tin foil, and several baggies containing white and yellow powder. They also found about 13 blue pills, some of which were crushed.

“Based on my training and experience with drug arrests, I recognized burnt tin foil to commonly be used to ingest fentanyl and other illegal narcotic drugs,” the responding officer wrote in the report.

Field tests conducted by Detention Officer Kellher confirmed the crystal-like substances tested positive for methamphetamine and other drugs. 

Kallas was later charged with possession in a drug-free school zone, possession of paraphernalia, and first-degree criminal trespassing. 

During the sentencing hearing, Deputy Public Defender, Laruen Pauls argued that Kallas’ criminal behavior was rooted in years of substance use disorder. She said he takes full responsibility for his actions and is motivated to get treatment while incarcerated.

“Mr. Kallas is extremely remorseful for his actions,” Pauls told the court. “He’s lost jobs, relationships and stability because of addiction, but he’s motivated to make positive changes. He wants to participate in treatment programs and rebuild his life for his family.” 

Kallas’ girlfriend, Bri was present in court to support him while his mother offered encouragement at home. Pauls said family is one of his biggest motivations for change, noting that Kallas hopes to be a better father to his 11-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, once he completes treatment.

Astrowsky said the court carefully weighed both aggravating and mitigating circumstances in reaching its decision. 

“The mitigating factors were his remorse, his long history of substance abuse and the support of his family,” Astrowsky said. “Aggravating factors included his criminal history, multiple prior convictions and time previously served in the Department of Corrections.”

Astrowsky noted that the stipulated sentence was part of Kallas’ plea agreement and a set term that the court could either accept or reject. He said the decision aimed to strike a balance between accountability and rehabilitation.

“The court recognizes Mr. Kallas’ acknowledgement of responsibility and his desire to seek treatment,’ Astrowsky said. “The probation term after his release ensures continued supervision and support.”

Kallas received 143 days of pre-sentence incarceration credit, which will count toward his total prison time.

Outside the courtroom, his girlfriend said she believes the sentence gives him a real opportunity to recover. “He knows he’s made mistakes,” she said. “This is his chance to get clean and be a father again.”

As Kallas was led out of the courtroom, he briefly turned toward Bri, a quiet nod signaling both regret and hope for redemption.