News has come out concerning the recent arrest of Joe Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On fame, with sources also revealing further legal issues for him and his wife, Kendra. Since then, a family insider has shared information about the couple. This even included a reflection of their behavior in the weeks leading up to their arrest.
Reports Came Out That Kendra Duggar Was Arrested While Joseph Is In Police Custody
Viewers became introduced to the Duggar family through reality shows like 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. As fans know, Joseph is Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s seventh child and third son.
In 2017, Joseph married Kendra Caldwell. Since then, the two have started a family of their own, including four children together.
As previously reported, Joe was recently arrested in connection with an alleged incident in Florida involving the molestation of a victim less than 12 years of age. He currently remains in custody in a Washington County jail in Arkansas and is awaiting extradition.
It was later reported that an arrest warrant was also out for Kendra. Early reports claimed that she wasn’t home when police originally arrived at the family’s residence. However, it was claimed that she has since turned herself in to police custody. Her mugshot has since been shared on social media. At the time, it was also shared that Joe was facing further charges unrelated to the Florida incident.
Insider Discussed What Was Going On With The Couple & Family, Weeks Before Arrest
Speaking with The U.S. Sun, a family insider recently shared that Joe and Kendra were keeping a low profile before the arrest. They shared, “Joe and Kendra have seemed off and distant from the entire family in recent weeks.”
The insider also shared that the couple was keeping their distance from the Duggar family. They noted, “They were very close with Joe and Kendra but they haven’t talked to them as much during the past year, only at family gatherings.”
The source noted that some family members only learned about the story when the news came out. They added, “Jeremy and Jinger, along with Jessa, only found out about this along with everyone else when the news came out.”
The outlet also noted that photographs showed Joe and Kendra in Florida in October 2025. Seen with their children and other family members, this suggests they had attempted to keep up appearances.
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