Kendra Duggar, 27, was booked on misdemeanor charges including endangering the welfare of a child and false imprisonment in Washington County, Arkansas, and released shortly afterward. Her arrest followed the previous day’s arrest of her husband, Joseph Duggar, 31, who has been charged in Florida with lewd and lascivious behavior involving a child under 12, according to an affidavit. The affidavit alleges a 14-year-old was molested repeatedly at age 9 during a family trip to Panama City Beach. The family of Jill Duggar Dillard issued a statement condemning abuse and expressing support for the alleged victim; the charges remain allegations pending legal proceedings.
Kendra Duggar Arrested On Misdemeanor Child Endangerment Charges A Day After Husband’s Arrest
Joseph Duggar following his arrest on child abuse charges on March 18, 2026, in Tontitown, Arkansas. / Credit: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Kendra Duggar, 27, was arrested on misdemeanor charges including endangering the welfare of a child and false imprisonment, according to Washington County, Arkansas, online booking records. She was taken into custody at about 4:56 p.m. on Friday and was released a little more than an hour later.
Details of the Case
Her husband, Joseph Duggar, 31, was arrested the previous day in Tontitown, Arkansas. An arrest affidavit filed by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Panama City, Florida, says he has been charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving a child under 12. The affidavit reports that a 14-year-old told investigators she was molested several times when she was 9 during a family trip to Panama City Beach.
Family Background and Reaction
The arrests have reopened public scrutiny of the Duggar family, who previously starred on TLC’s series "19 Kids and Counting." Nearly five years ago, Joseph’s older brother, Josh Duggar, was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images and had previously been accused of molesting minors.
"We strongly condemn abuse," a statement from the family of Jill Duggar Dillard read. "We support the rule of law and hope that justice will be achieved. Our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable crime and her family."
Important: These are allegations at this stage. The current reports are based on arrest records and an affidavit; no convictions have been reported in the new cases and court proceedings may alter the status of charges.
Source Note: Information in this article is drawn from public booking records and the arrest affidavit released by law enforcement agencies.
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