Miami Beach investor Joshua Chad Koren, 38, who has appeared on cable business TV as a guest commentator, was arrested Monday evening after police say he showed up at a woman's West Avenue apartment with what officers called "extremely concerning items." Miami Beach police booked Koren on charges of aggravated stalking and trespassing and took him to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, after neighbors and building staff reported repeated unwanted contact and flagged down officers.
According to an arrest report cited by WPLG Local 10, officers say Koren arrived just before 7 p.m. in a blue Porsche 911 Carrera. A search of the car allegedly turned up a bag loaded with two new dresses, two folding knives, a can of pepper spray and a Sabre stun gun. The report states that Koren told police the items were "gifts" and insisted he had a right to be at the building because his "girlfriend" lived there. Police say he had been formally trespassed from the property the previous Thursday after "causing a scene."
Victim's Account And Neighbor Reports
The woman told investigators she had repeatedly instructed Koren to leave her alone and that her workplace had provided legal documentation directing him not to contact her, according to the arrest report as described by WPLG Local 10. Despite that, police say Koren "has continued to harass the victim from multiple phone numbers leaving messages as if the two are an item when they are not."
When officers arrived at the West Avenue address, a witness reportedly pointed Koren out to them, helping confirm his identity at the scene. Neighbors and building staff had already reported ongoing, unwanted contact involving Koren, according to police.
Media Profile And Custody Status
Local coverage identified Koren as the founder of Musketeer Capital Partners and noted he has appeared several times on CNBC as a guest commentator. After his arrest, records showed Koren being held at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with bond listed as "to be set" while Miami Beach police continue their investigation. Prosecutors are expected to review the arrest report and then decide whether to file formal charges.
Legal Implications
Under Florida law, aggravated stalking can be filed as a felony, with potential penalties that include prison time and fines if a defendant is convicted. Courts may also issue extended no-contact orders as part of criminal cases or sentencing. The state's stalking and aggravated stalking provisions are laid out in Chapter 784 of the Florida Statutes, which details criminal penalties and remedies available to stalking victims.
In addition to criminal charges, victims may seek civil injunctions for protection, and the statute allows law enforcement officers to arrest without a warrant when they have probable cause to believe a stalking offense has occurred.
What Happens Next
The investigation remains active, with Koren's bond still listed as "to be set" while prosecutors weigh their next steps. Miami Beach police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the department as the matter moves through the legal system.
