Lake Forest Park court accepts guilty plea in driving-while-suspended case

Judge Grant accepted a guilty plea on Feb. 4, 2026, from the defendant identified in the court record as Kyle John Cromte for driving while license suspended in the third degree. The court found a factual basis in a written statement saying the offense occurred on 06/09/2024 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, and stated, “I’ll accept your plea of guilty.”

The court dismissed cause number 5A0075470 per the city’s recommendation, imposed one day in custody with credit for time served, and closed the case. Judge Grant waived all financial obligations tied to the matter; the record will reflect the conviction but the court characterized the case as closed.

The plea form shown on the record indicates the defendant reviewed constitutional rights and discussed the consequences with defense counsel Reid Myers, who told the court he believes the defendant made a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver of those rights. The city recommended one day in jail with credit for time served and the court followed that recommendation.

The court also advised that bonds posted on related matters will be exonerated and that paperwork concerning the plea and dismissal will be sent to the parties’ addresses. Note: the hearing transcript includes both the spellings “Crotty” and “Cromte” in reference to the defendant; the court record presented in the hearing identifies the defendant as Kyle John Cromte.