UPDATED: Grappler Technology Brings Eagan Police Pursuit to a Safe End in St. Paul
UPDATE - October 31, 2025, at 7:20 AM: Court records have identified the suspect in this case as 36-year-old Marguerite Louise Scholz, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scholz was issued a summons to appear on September 9, 2025, for court on October 14, 2025, but she failed to appear for that hearing. A warrant was issued the same day for failure to appear.
According to court records, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested Scholz on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in connection with that warrant. They are currently being held at the Dakota County Jail, with their first appearance scheduled for 10 a.m. today. The official criminal complaint shows Scholz is facing felony charges for Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle.
You can find our original story below.
ORIGINAL STORY - EAGAN, MINNESOTA—The new Grappler device, announced by the Eagan Police Department in July, has already proven its effectiveness in the field. On Saturday, August 30, officers from the Eagan Police Department used the device to safely end a vehicle pursuit that began in Eagan and continued into the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. You can read our original story on the Grappler Device here: Eagan Police Department Becomes First in Minnesota to Add Grappler Pursuit-Prevention Device to Police Fleet.
The incident started around 3:29 p.m. when officers attempted to stop a 2000 white Toyota Tundra towing a U-Haul trailer after the driver ran a red light at Yankee Doodle Road and Denmark Avenue. The driver refused to stop, sparking a pursuit that led officers into the city of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Grappler Put to the Test
Near the intersection of Otto Avenue and Shepard Road in St. Paul, an Eagan Police Chevy Tahoe outfitted with the Grappler took over as the lead squad in the chase. As the suspect slowed to make a turn, the officer deployed the Grappler device, which is a heavy-duty strap that entangles a fleeing vehicle’s rear tire, bringing the pursuit to an immediate halt.
The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended moments later. Scholz ignored commands and was ultimately tased and taken into custody. Authorities say the adult female driver will face multiple charges, including:
Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle
Fleeing Police on Foot
Driving After Revocation
No Proof of Insurance
Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device
A Tool for Safer Outcomes
Eagan Police announced the Grappler program on July 20, 2025, stating they were one of the first departments in Minnesota to adopt the technology. The system is designed to reduce the risks that vehicle pursuits pose to officers, suspects, and the public.
This marks the first known deployment of the Grappler by the Eagan Police Department since its rollout, demonstrating its potential as a pursuit-ending tool.
Mugshot for Marguerite Louise Scholz provided by Dakota County Jail.
Written by: Will Wight
Video Provided by the Eagan Police Department
