“19 Kids and Counting” Figure Joseph Garrett Duggar Arrested on Child Abuse Charges After 14‑Year‑Old Alleges Years‑Old Assault
(Source: WJHG) Joseph Garrett Duggar, a member of the family featured on the reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting,” has been arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor and is awaiting extradition to Bay County, Florida, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
The 31-year-old was taken into custody on March 18 after the Tontitown Police Department in Arkansas received a warrant from BCSO. Authorities state the alleged crimes occurred in Panama City Beach, Florida.
According to BCSO, the charges stem from an incident involving a 14-year-old victim, who disclosed during a forensic interview that Duggar had abused her during a family vacation when she was 9 years old. Investigators say the abuse took place at a home on Danny Drive.