Old City Assault Shocks Local Community
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on April 12, a confrontation erupted in the historic heart of Philadelphia’s Old City that quickly devolved into a brutal assault. The victim, who was reportedly targeted after a minor altercation, was left with a concussion, a broken nose and two chipped teeth, requiring emergency care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Police investigations revealed that three young athletes from the Philadelphia region were directly involved in the attack. Charles W. Foulke, 18, and Masiia Acrey, also 18, faced a slew of felonies including aggravated assault, conspiracy, simple assault, reckless endangerment and harassment, while Jalen Millevoix, 19, was charged with criminal mischief and conspiracy.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Authorities say the incident began with a seemingly innocuous ‘noogie’ that escalated within minutes, culminating in a violent melee that shocked witnesses and prompted a swift police response. The victim was transported to the hospital with abrasions and a broken nose, underscoring the severity of the assault.
The legal fallout has been equally intense. Foulke was arrested on May 26 and held on an unsecured bail set at $200,000, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 10. Acrey’s bail was set at $50,000 unsecured, and she is slated to appear in court on June 22. Millevoix was taken into custody on May 23, released without bail, and will also return for a hearing on June 22.
Background of the Accused
All three suspects share ties to local high schools and to Syracuse University, where they are slated to join the football program. Foulke previously started at St. Joseph’s Prep before transferring to Glassboro High School, while Acrey currently serves as a cornerback for the same prep team. Millevoix, a graduate of Eastern Regional High School in New Jersey, had been slated to join the university’s recruiting class before the arrests.
Community leaders have expressed concern that the case could cast a shadow over athletic programs and spark broader conversations about youth violence and accountability. As the legal process unfolds, the incidents serve as a stark reminder of how quickly a minor dispute can spiral into life‑altering consequences.