Duggar Scandal: Joseph Arrested, Kendra Charged

0:00Joseph Dugger faces serious charges for lewd and lascivious behavior with a child under 12. He allegedly molested a nine-year-old girl back in 2020 while on vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida. The victim, now 14, reported the incidents to police. Joseph was arrested on March 18 and is awaiting extradition. Two days later, Kendre Dugger, Joseph's wife, was arrested on four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false, imprisonment. She was released the same day, March 20, after posting a $1,470 bond. The couple has four young children, seven-year-old Garrett, six-year-old Addison, five-year-old Brooklyn, and three-year-old Justice. Family members have been speaking out about the situation. Amy Dugger, a relative, shared on Instagram that she has no idea where the kids are now. She said she's praying they're safe with someone they know since she's a stranger to them. Amy also mentioned texting Kendre with no reply.

1:02An insider revealed Kendre's arrest, stemmed from a routine home check after Joseph's charges. Officials found locks on the outside of two kids' room doors, which they saw as evidence of improper detention. That's when child protective services removed the four children from the home. Both Joseph and Kendre have commented publicly yet. Meanwhile, family prayers focus on the kids' safety, the victim, and justice moving forward. The full story is still unfolding as investigations continue. Stay informed with Durham News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.