Passed out at Walmart: Kentucky’s record $167M Powerball winner busted again

22 Sep 2026 • 2:23 PM MYT
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Passed out at Walmart: Kentucky’s record $167M Powerball winner busted again

  • Kentucky Powerball winner James Farthing was arrested in Georgetown, Kentucky, after police found him asleep inside a running car in a Walmart parking lot.
  • The 51-year-old, who won a state-record $167.3 million jackpot in April 2025, was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place.
  • Deputies reported that Farthing smelled of alcohol and marijuana, had slurred speech, and struggled to maintain his balance when awakened.
  • This incident marks Farthing's fifth arrest since claiming his lottery prize, following prior charges including officer assault, strangulation, and burglary.
  • Authorities took Farthing to the Scott County Detention Center, and his public intoxication charge remains pending in Scott County District Court.

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