James Farthing, the man who secured the largest Powerball jackpot in Kentucky history at $167.3 million in April 2025, has found himself in custody for the fifth time since his massive win, LadBible reports. The 51-year-old was taken into custody during the early hours of Sunday, September 20, following a situation at a Walmart in Georgetown. This latest development marks a concerning pattern for someone who experienced such a life-changing financial windfall just last year.
The incident began when authorities received a call at 2:57 AM regarding a white Ford Mustang with a temporary tag that had been seen stopped in the middle of an intersection. A member of the public reported the vehicle to dispatchers before it eventually moved into a Walmart car park and settled near the electric vehicle charging stations. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found the engine of the Mustang still running. Farthing was discovered asleep inside the vehicle with no other passengers present.
