Water Restored at the Sanctuary Apartments in Shreveport

Residents at the Sanctuary Apartments on Valley View in Shreveport are getting some good news today. The water has been turned back on at the complex.

The city turned the water off last week when the water bill ballooned to nearly 150 thousand dollars. 60 residents were left high and dry, literally. The owner paid nearly $70 thousand dollars and he's reached an agreement to pay off the outstanding balance. But there is still a warrant out for the owner for taking the money from tenants and not paying the bill.

This fix comes about after Shreveport Police made it clear that the owner would be arrested and transported back to Shreveport to face charges.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Shreveport Apartment Owner

Despite the water being turned back on, legal pressure continues to mount against property ownership. The Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force concluded an investigation into the severe utility delinquency and hazardous living conditions.

Consequently, the Shreveport Police Department secured an arrest warrant for the owner of the complex, Ephraim Feldman. Investigators emphasized that allowing a six-figure delinquent balance to jeopardize residents' basic health and safety constitutes a severe breach of responsibility, ensuring that accountability will be pursued alongside ongoing utility monitoring.

Shreveport Leaders Will Continue to Pursue Deadbeat Landlords

Local leaders and City Council members stressed that while restoring water is great step forward, but they want to keep a close eye on this property and the owner to make sure this does not happen again.