Kendra Duggar arrest row: Joseph Duggar's case takes massive turn after Zoom call; ‘I don’t care'

While Joseph Duggar is facing serious legal trouble across multiple states, his wife, Kendra Duggar, was also taken into custody

Published on: Mar 21, 2026, 04:52:40 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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While Joseph Duggar is facing serious legal trouble across multiple states, his wife, Kendra Duggar, was also taken into custody in a related Arkansas case. TMZ cited the Washington County Detention Center to report that police had issued a warrant for Kendra on Friday. Law enforcement officials initially went to the Duggar family compound in Washington County, Arkansas, but she was not present at the time.

Kendra Duggar was arrested a day after her husband Joseph was taen into custody (Instagram)

She was later located and booked into custody, the report added. Kendra faces charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment.

Josheph Duggar's arrest and charges

Her arrest comes just days after Joseph Duggar was taken into custody in Tontitown, Arkansas. He has been charged with lewd and lascivious conduct involving a minor following allegations made by a now-14-year-old girl. The accuser told investigators that multiple incidents occurred during a family trip to Panama City Beach, Florida, in 2020, when she was 9 years old.

In Arkansas, Joseph is also facing additional charges, including four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, the same charges filed against Kendra. However, police have clarified that the Arkansas case is separate from the allegations tied to Florida.

Massive turn after Zoom call

Joseph appeared in court via Zoom on Friday, where he waived his right to an extradition hearing. He has agreed to be transferred to Florida, where the alleged incidents took place. Authorities in Florida now have up to 30 days to take custody of him from the Arkansas jail.

Jill Duggar Dillard's family reacts

Jill Duggar Dillard's family reacted to her brother Joseph Duggar's arrest. Writing on the Dillard Family blog, she stated: “We were shocked yesterday evening to learn of Jill’s brother (Joseph Duggar’s) arrest."

“We first learned of anything related to his charges yesterday via a text from a friend who messaged us about the recent media reports of Joseph’s arrest and his alleged confession to molesting a juvenile female in 2020. We are shocked and heartbroken.”

“We strongly condemn abuse. 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,” adding, “We pray God gives her strength, comfort and hope, and that she is able to get all the help and support she needs and deserves in the days ahead.”

‘I don’t care'

Meanwhile, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford told news outlet WJHG, “I don’t care if he’s got a TV show, or who he is, or what he’s done.”

“He’s committed an illegal act, and he’s going to be held accountable for that,” Sheriff Ford added.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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