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James Farthing, who won Kentucky’s record $167 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025, has been taken into custody once more, accused of taking $12,000 in cash during a break-in in Lexington, marking his third arrest since winning the prize.

A 51-year-old individual entered a home, stole the money, and escaped in a black Porsche, as reported by theIndependentPolice subsequently halted the vehicle, discovered marijuana within it, and detained him without any issues.

A customer bought a Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.9 billion at a newsstand in New York City, U.S., on November 7, 2022. Photo by Reuters

His most recent arrest occurred just under a year following his and his family’s assertion of having won what was termed the biggest lottery prize in Kentucky’s history, in the United States.

Only one day after winning the jackpot, Farthing was taken into custody in Florida for reportedly striking a hotel guest and kicking a police officer, theNew York Post reported.

Authorities in Kentucky have classified him as a habitual offender with a criminal history spanning more than 35 years and involving several counties. Court documents reveal a lengthy history of previous crimes, such as assault, drug trafficking, bribery, possession of stolen weapons, and participation in a marijuana smuggling operation alongside his mother.

In February 2026, he faced additional charges in another case, reportedly threatening a woman involved in his legal matters and compelling her to ingest a marijuana-infused candy. He is set to attend court in early April.

Farthing’s history of criminal activity began during his adolescence, involving offenses such as theft and driving without caution. He left school after the 10th grade but eventually earned his high school diploma while serving time in prison.