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Joseph “Joe” Duggar became the subject of media attention earlier in March after his detainment in Arkansas, where he received accusations of indecent and immoral conduct involving a young person. The previous star of 19 Kids and Counting was eventually discharged from law enforcement custody and was awaiting being moved, based on details from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. So, where can he be located now?
Soon after Joe’s apprehension, his spouse, Kendra Duggar, was also taken into custody and charged with four counts of putting a child at risk in the second degree and four counts of unlawful detention in the second degree. Her partner is confronting similar additional allegations.
Here’s the existing information regarding Joe’s detainment, his departure from a correctional facility in Arkansas, and the claims against him in Florida.
What Transgressions Did Joseph Duggar Commit? His Detainment & Allegations
Joseph stands accused of assaulting a minor in a supposed occurrence dating back to 2020 during a family holiday in Panama City Beach. According to statements released by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, “investigators were notified by a detective affiliated with the Tontitown Police Department concerning a report of prior sexual abuse” on March 18, 2026.
“The 14-year-old victim engaged in a legal interview, where she unveiled a number of occurrences implicating Duggar that took place during a family getaway in Panama City Beach when she was just 9-years-old,” the statement proceeded. “As per the inquiry, the occurrences transpired in 2020 while the family was lodged at a dwelling on Danny Drive.”
The victim further affirmed that Joe “persistently requested her to take a seat on his lap” during one of the claimed occurrences. Throughout the duration of the family trip, he likewise “manipulated the victim’s undergarments and made contact with her private parts. Joe would additionally continue to move his hands on her thighs,” the sheriff’s office added.
Joe voiced remorse for his behaviors, and the alleged incidents ceased, as underlined by the sheriff’s office’s assertion. Investigators made the discovery that the victim’s father addressed Joseph regarding the accusations on March 17, 2026. Joe confessed to the father, as well as detectives from Tontitown, and was subsequently apprehended.
Is Joseph Duggar Currently Imprisoned?
At the time of this writing, Joseph is no longer being detained by law enforcement officials in Arkansas. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported to People that he had been discharged on March 27, 2026. He was awaiting transfer to Florida’s Bay County; however, it remains unknown if he has been relocated.
Charges have not yet been formally submitted by prosecutors opposing Joe in Bay County.
Is Kendra Duggar Currently Imprisoned?
No. Currently, Kendra is no longer in police custody. Following her arrest on March 20, 2026, she was booked into a correctional facility in Arkansas but was released approximately 90 minutes afterward. She is now in a “private” unrevealed location alongside their offspring: son Garrett David and daughters Addison Renee and Brooklyn Praise, according to People.
If you or someone you know has been sexually abused, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more.