Three from Massachusetts charged after man allegedly robbed after being led to Bally’s Casino hotel room in Rhode Island

Three Massachusetts residents are facing charges after an alleged robbery at a Rhode Island casino hotel.

According to police, on Monday, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Lincoln Police Department officers responded to a reported robbery at Bally’s Hotel Casino. Through the investigation, officers determined that two female suspects conspired to lure a male victim from the casino floor to a hotel room. Once inside the room, the victim was confronted by a male suspect who threatened him with a knife and robbed him of over $1500 in cash.

The investigation revealed that the victim was initially approached on the casino floor by two females, 19-year-old Naushka A. Machuca from Marlborough MA and 19-year-old Tashawana Tuckta from Boston MA, who enticed him to a private hotel room. Once inside, 28-year-old Dominyck S. Sims from Worcester MA, confronted the victim, threatened him with a knife, and took the cash. After the incident, the victim was allowed to leave and was instructed not to contact authorities.

Following an immediate and coordinated investigation, Lincoln Police officers apprehended all three suspects.

Charges are as follows:

Dominyck S. Sims: First Degree Robbery, Conspiracy, Weapons Other Than Firearms Prohibited, and Disorderly Conduct

Naushka A. Machuca: First Degree Robbery, Conspiracy, and Disorderly Conduct

Tashawna Tuckta-Warner: First Degree Robbery and Conspiracy

The Lincoln Police Department encourages the public to remain vigilant and exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar individuals.

“We remain committed to protecting the safety of our residents and visitors alike.”