Joseph Duggar, 31, and wife Kendra, 27, parents of three from TLC's '19 Kids and Counting,' each face four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment in Arkansas—unrelated to Joseph's recent Florida child molestation charges. Kendra was arrested March 21 and released within about an hour.
Joseph Duggar was arrested March 19, 2026, in Tontitown, Arkansas, on Florida charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 and lewd behavior by an adult. The allegations involve multiple incidents with a girl, now 14, who was 9 during a 2020 family trip to Panama City Beach, according to a Bay County Sheriff's Office affidavit.
Days later, Joseph and Kendra Duggar were each charged in Washington County, Arkansas, with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment—misdemeanors unrelated to the Florida case, per Tontitown Police. Warrants were served at their home; Kendra was not present initially and was taken into custody at 4:56 p.m. on March 21 by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, then released a little more than an hour later, per online records. Joseph waived extradition to Florida via Zoom, allowing 30 days for transport.
The couple gained fame on '19 Kids and Counting,' canceled after brother Josh Duggar's 2019 arrest and conviction for child sexual abuse material (he is serving over 12 years and faced prior molestation allegations).
Family reactions included a statement from sister Jill Duggar Dillard and husband Derick condemning abuse, supporting justice for the victim, and backing Kendra and the children; cousin Amy Duggar King's shock to People; and support from Josh via his attorney. Tontitown PD limited details due to minors involved and investigation needs.
