Recently released footage has surfaced showing Kendra Duggar being processed at a detention center following her unexpected arrest.
The 27-year-old, married to Joseph Duggar, was captured in the video at the Washington County Detention Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Her arrest comes in the wake of her husband’s detention last week on allegations of molesting a nine-year-old girl, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Fans of the reality show “19 Kids and Counting” were taken aback by the news that Kendra herself was apprehended on Friday in Tonitown, Arkansas. She faces charges of four counts of second-degree endangerment of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment.
Joseph Duggar is also facing these same charges, in addition to the previous allegations against him.
Kendra Duggar was officially booked into custody at 4:56 p.m., according to records from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, which were examined by The Daily Mail.
The video from a detention center surveillance camera — which does not contain audio of the scene — opens with Duggar seated on a bench as she tucks her cuffed hands between her legs while an officer in plainclothes speaks to her.
New footage reveals the moment that Kendra Duggar was booked into jail after her shocking arrest
The wife of Joseph Duggar — who was previously arrested last week for allegedly molesting a nine-year-old girl — was seen in footage obtained by The Daily Mail of her intake at Washington County Detention Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Friday
Duggar is pictured in her March 20 mugshot
Another person is then ushered into the room by a second officer and takes a seat next to Duggar on the bench.
The second officer — who was in uniform — then directs Duggar to stand and follow her to a wall between two large doors.
Duggar faces the wall as the officer appears to pat her down, before she turns around to face the officer as she unlocks her handcuffs.
The Counting On star can be seen turning back toward the wall and putting her hands up against it as she is patted down more.
The officer has Duggar turn back toward her, and she demonstrates how the reality star is supposed to open her mouth and pull the corners of her lips to the side with her pinkie fingers so that her teeth can be examined.
After the officer is satisfied, Duggar slides off her sandals and twists her hips to show the bottoms of her feet.
That appears to conclude the routine, and Duggar puts her hands behind her back again as the officer leads her into another room, at which point the video cuts off.
Duggar was released from jail later on Friday, in the wake of her husband Joseph’s arrest on Wednesday in connection with allegations that he touched a nine-year-old girl on her genitals and underwear.
She had to show the officer her mouth as she stood against a wall
She was also seen sitting on a bench with cuffs on as she talked to an officer
Kendra cut a lone figure as she sat by herself for a while with officers in front of her
The 27-year-old wore a brown T-shirt, pale blue denim jeans and white slides. Her long blonde hair was worn down
Kendra was arrested on four second-degree counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four second-degree counts of false imprisonment, while Joseph had the same charges added after he was arrested on Wednesday in connection with alleged lewd and lascivious behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor
The video shows Kendra being released from her handcuffs as she puts her hands against a wall for a pat down. The officer has her turn around and pull her mouth open with her fingers to show her teeth, before she flips off her sandals to show the bottoms of her feet
Duggar was released from jail Friday, following her arrest on accusations of false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a minor; Kendra and husband Joseph are pictured
She was taken into custody in Arkansas for allegedly endangering the welfare of a minor, as well as false imprisonment, per TMZ. A warrant for Kendra’s arrest was issued on Friday, but when law enforcement went to the Duggar family residence in Washington County, she was not there
She was released from the Washington County Detention Center at 6:19 p.m., after posting a $1,470 bond.
Duggar was glimpsed in the passenger seat of a black SUV being driven away from the facility, where another woman apparently picked her up.
That woman was seen carrying a non-disposable water bottle, papers and what may have been Kendra’s belongings in a plastic bag to the vehicle.
A warrant for Kendra’s arrest was issued on Friday, but when law enforcement initially went to the Duggar family residence in Washington County, she was absent. According to the Washington County Detention Center, she was later arrested.
Kendra and Joseph married in 2017, and the pair are parents to four children.
On Wednesday, Duggar was arrested in connection with lewd and lascivious behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, a statement from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Lynn Haven, Florida, announced.
An investigator with the Tontitown Police Department in Tontitown, Arkansas, reached out to the BCSO ‘regarding a report of past sexual abuse.’
An alleged victim, identified as a 14-year-old girl, told law enforcement about a series of inappropriate incidents Duggar was involved in around five years back, police said.
Her arrest came two days after her husband Joseph was arrested in connection with allegations that he touched a nine-year-old girl on her underwear and genitals; his March 18 mugshot seen above
The 19 Kids And County star is now facing additional charges including four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, the Tontitown Police Department told TMZ; Duggar seen above top far right
Authorities said the alleged incidents occurred in 2020, when the alleged victim was nine years old and on vacation with her family in Panama City Beach, Florida.
The 19 Kids And County star is now facing additional charges, including four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, the Tontitown Police Department told TMZ.
Joseph and Kendra’s new charges in Arkansas are reportedly not related to his case in the state of Florida.
He is being held in Arkansas as he awaits extradition back to Florida.
Family members have since broken their silence on his arrest, such as brother Josh, who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
His attorney told the Daily Mail: ‘Josh understands the stigma of being accused.
‘He lives with the painful reality of how false accusations can destroy a life. He understands how the targeting of a person for publicity can twist the truth into sensationalized fiction.’
The attorney said that the brothers ‘are not in frequent communication,’ but Josh ‘hopes and prays for his brother’s well-being in this difficult time.’
Family members have since broken silence on his arrest , such as brother Josh – who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM); Josh’s 2021 mugshot seen above
Jill and Derick also sent love to Kendra and her four children in the post shared on Thursday, just one day before her arrest
His sister Jill has also spoken out by uploading a post to her family blog, which she shares with her husband, Derick Dillard.
‘We were shocked yesterday evening to learn of Jill’s brother’s [Joseph Duggar’s] arrest,’ the message read.
‘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.’
They added, ‘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.
‘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.’
Jill and Derick also sent love to Kendra and her four children while praying ‘that they feel loved and supported during this time as we cannot imagine the indescribable pain they feel as they process and grieve everything.’
The post was uploaded on Thursday, just one day before Kendra’s arrest for allegedly endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment.
Duggar’s mugshot was released on Wednesday evening by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Joseph Duggar ‘repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap,’ BCSO officials said, adding that his behavior appeared to escalate as the vacation continued
The former reality star sported a thick beard, and he gazed forward with a stony expression, which notably contrasted the grinning 2021 mugshot of his brother Josh, which had also been snapped in Washington County.
The alleged victim told investigators that the family had been staying at a home located on Danny Drive at the time of the illegal incidents.
Joseph Duggar ‘repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap,’ BCSO officials said, adding that his behavior appeared to escalate as the vacation continued.
In another incident, Joseph ‘asked [the victim] to sit next to him on a couch and covered them with a blanket, ‘rubbing’ his hands on her thighs.
‘During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim’s underwear and grazed her genitals.’
Duggar subsequently told the alleged victim he was sorry, and the incidents ceased, according to officials with the BCSO.
The father of the alleged victim confronted Joseph Duggar about what happened on Tuesday, at which time he admitted to his actions to the father and a detective in Tontitown, the BCSO said.
Joseph Duggar was subsequently arrested and charged in connection with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior – Molestation of a Victim Less Than 12-years-old; and Lewd and Lascivious Behavior Conducted By A Person 18 Years or Older.
She said in a statement to People on Friday: ‘In light of the recent allegations involving my cousin, Joseph Duggar, I am sickened, heartbroken and deeply angry’
Duggar’s confession to the girl’s father and a detective was included in an affidavit filed by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, which was obtained by People.
BCSO Criminal Investigator Chase Norris had then ‘requested the detective and victim’s father call the defendant.’
During the phone call, Duggar ‘admitted his actions’ and confessed that he ‘touched the victim over her clothing,’ per the affidavit.
At the time, the TV personality had ‘admitted his intentions were not pure.’
His cousin Amy Duggar also recently broke her silence to share she was ‘utterly shocked’ but ‘not surprised’ over his arrest.
She said in a statement to People on Friday: ‘In light of the recent allegations involving my cousin, Joseph Duggar, I am sickened, heartbroken and deeply angry.’
Amy added, ‘My first thoughts are with the victim, a child who deserved to be safe, protected and surrounded by people she could trust.
‘The courage it took for her to come forward, especially after years of carrying something so heavy, cannot be overstated. That bravery deserves to be honored above all else.’
And while she was ‘utterly shocked’ over the allegations, Amy expressed that she is ‘not surprised that another alleged predator has emerged from this toxic system.’
Amy told the outlet that she has ‘worked hard to break cycles in both my extended family and my immediate family.’
She sent prayers to the alleged victim while adding, ‘Recognizing that we do not yet know the full picture, I am also praying for Joseph’s wife, Kendra, as she begins to process this, and for the protection of their children.
‘I’m praying for eyes to be opened and above all, I pray that justice will be served to the fullest.’
For those who have been impacted by sexual abuse, text ‘STRENGTH’ to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
