Powerball Winner James Farthing Arrested for Fourth Time Since Lottery Win
James Farthing, a Powerball winner of $167.3 million, was arrested in Portland, OR, for the fourth time since winning the lottery.
Portland, OR, July 29, 2026 —
Portland, OR – James Farthing, who won a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot, has been arrested for the fourth time in Portland, Oregon, since his lottery win. The exact charges for this latest arrest were not immediately available.
This marks the fourth occasion Farthing has been taken into custody since becoming a multi-millionaire. Details regarding the previous three arrests, including the dates and specific charges, were not provided in the available information.
Farthing’s lottery winnings, totaling $167.3 million, were confirmed following a Powerball drawing. The circumstances surrounding his subsequent arrests highlight a pattern of legal encounters following his significant financial windfall. The specific nature of the offenses leading to these arrests remains unclear, and further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Officials have not released specific information regarding the timeline or nature of the previous incidents that led to Farthing’s prior arrests. The Portland Police Bureau is expected to provide further updates as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
