The suspect arrested after a standoff near North Park in Billings on Wednesday has been identified by Billings police.56-year-old James Strand was charged with aggravated burglary, obstructing a peace officer, resisting arrest a nd leaving the scene of an accident in connection with the incident, according to Billings police.WATCH: Suspect armed with knives seen on roof of burning home during police standoff Suspect apprehended after standoff near North Park in BillingsThe incident began around 3:11 p.m. Wednesday. Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver who crashed near 2005 6th Avenue North. Billings police say the suspect fled the scene on foot and began attempting to enter nearby homes.Billings police say Strand was able to break into a home at 1912 9th Avenue North. Three children were inside the home at the time. The suspect proceeded to grab a knife and attempted to stop the children from leaving.The children were able to safely escape as officers arrived, according to Billings police. None of the children were injured in connection with the incident.Strand began to barricade doors and windows once officers arrived. Billings police say he refused officers' commands to leave the home, prompting a response from the Billings Police Department SWAT Team, Hostage Negotiation Team and Drone Team.Strand did not cooperate with ongoing attempts by negotiators to communicate with him, according to Billings police. He continued barricading himself while also showing knives through the home's windows.Law enforcement then fired tear gas into the house, and flames were seen from the outside. It wasn't clear whether the canisters caused the fire, or the man started the fire. Billings Interim Police Chief Shawn Mayo said the canisters were "cold canisters" and unlikely the cause. Billings firefighters helped control the fire.Strand then emerged onto the roof armed with two knives as firefighters worked to contain the fire. The suspect continued resisting officers even after non-lethal rounds were deployed. Additional chemical agents were used as Strand went back into the home.Strand later left the home and was taken into custody around 7:23 p.m., according to Billings police.This incident remains under investigation. Billings police say additional charges may be filed.The fire caused significant damage to the second floor, along with water damage to the first floor, according to Billings Deputy Fire Marshal Tyrone Morgan.Billings police, SWAT team members, Yellowstone County sheriff's deputies, US marshals and Billings firefighters all responded. ...read more read less