Louisville Man Arrested for Alleged Marijuana Trafficking with Toddler in Car

30-year-old Corvonte Lynum faces charges including trafficking and unlawful transaction with a minor

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A Louisville man was arrested after police said he was trafficking marijuana with his 1-year-old child in the car. Officers pulled over 30-year-old Corvonte Lynum and found several individually packed bags of marijuana, a scale, and other items used to sell marijuana in his vehicle.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of drug trafficking and the risks it poses to children. Transporting illegal drugs with a young child present raises serious concerns about child welfare and public safety.

The details

During a routine traffic stop, police said they smelled marijuana coming from Lynum's car and saw the toddler sitting unsecured in the front seat. A search of the vehicle uncovered the marijuana, scale, and other drug paraphernalia.

  • The traffic stop occurred around noon on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Corvonte Lynum

A 30-year-old Louisville resident who was arrested for alleged marijuana trafficking with his 1-year-old child in the car.

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What’s next

Lynum will be arraigned on Monday morning to face charges including trafficking marijuana and unlawful transaction with a minor.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and education around the dangers of drug trafficking, especially when children are involved. It also raises questions about how to best protect vulnerable minors in these situations.