Dallas Studio Owner Faces Charges After Police Raid

Israel Luna and Marc Tuton arrested, facing multiple counts related to sexually-oriented business

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a set of handcuffs against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the arrest and detention of individuals involved in this crime.The raid on Spayse Studios exposes the ongoing battle between law enforcement and sexually-oriented businesses in Dallas.Dallas Today

The Dallas Police Department raided Israel Luna's Spayse Studios on April 13, resulting in the arrest of Luna and Marc Tuton. Luna is facing four charges, including possession of a controlled substance, promotion of prostitution, and operating a sexually-oriented business as a sex offender. Tuton was charged with operating a sexually-oriented business as a sex offender. Both men remain in jail as of the latest reports.

Why it matters

The raid on Spayse Studios highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to crack down on alleged illegal activities at sexually-oriented businesses in the Dallas area. The charges against Luna and Tuton raise questions about the regulation and oversight of such establishments.

The details

According to publicly available records, Luna was charged with possession of a controlled substance (400 grams or more), possession of marijuana (40 ounces to 5 pounds), operating a sexually-oriented business as a sex offender, and promotion of prostitution. His total bail was set at $52,000. Tuton was charged with operating a sexually-oriented business as a sex offender, with his bail set at $2,000. The raid reportedly left the studio 'totally trashed and standing wide open', and officers seized cameras and other filmmaking equipment that did not belong to Luna.

  • The raid on Spayse Studios occurred on Friday, April 13, 2026.
  • As of Saturday, April 18, 2026, both Luna and Tuton remained in the Dallas County Jail.

The players

Israel Luna

The owner of Spayse Studios, who was arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the raid on his business.

Marc Tuton

An individual arrested during the raid on Spayse Studios, who was charged with operating a sexually-oriented business as a sex offender.

Dallas Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the raid on Spayse Studios and made the arrests of Luna and Tuton.

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What they’re saying

“Everything was fine, we were having fun' when the lights were suddenly turned on and 'Staff said, 'Everyone get dressed, Dallas PD is outside, and they have search warrant.'”

— An individual purporting to have been attending the event at Spayse Studios

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Luna to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This raid highlights the ongoing efforts by Dallas law enforcement to crack down on alleged illegal activities at sexually-oriented businesses in the city, raising questions about the regulation and oversight of such establishments.