James Farthing, a 51-year-old man from Kentucky, was arrested for the fifth time since winning a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025. On Sunday morning, he was taken into custody in Georgetown, about 15 miles north of Lexington, after police found him intoxicated and asleep in a running car inside a Walmart parking lot. The incident occurred after a caller reported a white Mustang with temporary tags stopped in an intersection just before 3 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found the car parked near an electric vehicle charging station, with Farthing still inside, asleep. According to a citation from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, he was unresponsive at first and had to be repeatedly tapped on the car window to wake up. When he finally emerged, he was visibly intoxicated, with bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol and marijuana. He told police a woman had dropped him off, but surveillance footage showed no one leaving the car after it entered the parking lot. Deputies cited him for being “manifestly under the influence of alcohol” and a potential danger to himself and others. This arrest marks the second in a matter of months and the fifth overall since Farthing won the Powerball jackpot. In July, he was arrested on charges of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault, related to an alleged domestic violence incident. According to police, an unidentified woman reported that Farthing restricted her breathing by putting both hands around her neck after an argument on a boat trip. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, and a judge set his bond at $15,000, ordering him to avoid contact with the alleged victim and to wear an electronic monitoring device to track his movements. Farthing’s legal troubles began shortly after winning the jackpot. In June 2025, he was arrested in Florida after an altercation at a beach resort, where he allegedly kicked a sheriff’s deputy in the face and tried to flee before being tased. He later pleaded guilty and received a sentence of time served and $1,000 in fines. In February 2026, he was arrested in Georgetown on an intimidation charge after a woman called 911, claiming she feared for her life. Authorities found the woman hiding under a desk and discovered evidence of drug use and a handgun during a search of his home. His third arrest came in March, when he was charged with second-degree burglary and marijuana possession. Police alleged that security footage showed him entering a Lexington home, where he was accused of stealing about $12,000 in cash. One of the criminal cases involving burglary and marijuana possession was later dismissed. Farthing’s most recent charges, related to public intoxication, are currently pending in Scott County District Court. His legal issues have drawn attention to the challenges of sudden wealth and its impact on personal behavior. While some lottery winners manage their newfound fortune responsibly, others face struggles with legal and personal consequences. Farthing’s case continues to unfold as he faces multiple charges across different jurisdictions.