Gregg’s Wife in Thoughts of N.H. Legislators
WASHINGTON – Kathleen Gregg, the wife of Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), was in the thoughts of New Hampshire Congress members Tuesday as questions about her abduction, robbery and eventual safe return remained unanswered.
Two men kidnapped Mrs. Gregg from her suburban Washington home at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and took her at knifepoint to a nearby bank to withdraw cash, according to the Fairfax County, Va., police. The men left the scene shortly after Mrs. Gregg handed them the cash.
New Hampshire legislators expressed relief over Mrs. Gregg’s safe return.
“This was obviously a very traumatic event for Kathy,” Rep. Charles Bass (R-N.H.) said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “My thoughts are with her and the entire Gregg family as they deal with the aftermath of this terrible ordeal. I am hopeful that the perpetrators of this crime will soon be caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law.”
“We’re extremely, extremely happy that Mrs. Gregg is safe,” said T.J. Crawford, spokesman for Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-N.H.).
Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.).also issued a message of support for the Gregg family Tuesday.
“This was an outrageous and horrific crime,” he said. “It’s an incredible relief to know that Kathy Gregg is safe, and we can only hope that her assailants will be caught quickly and brought to justice.”
It is not known if the abductors knew that Mrs. Gregg is married to a U.S. senator. Bass’ wife, Lisa, and their two children live in Peterborough. But Bass spokeswoman Sally Tibbetts said the couple recognizes that crimes can occur anywhere.
