ELYRIA, Ohio — An adult woman and three children exited an Elyria apartment safely Thursday evening before police took an armed man into custody following a standoff, according to the Elyria Police Department.

The incident occurred June 18 at an apartment in the 100 block of Park Meadow Drive.

Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 5:35 p.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance involving 38-year-old Timothy Beard. According to police, information received indicated Beard, who was on federal parole, was armed with a firearm and refusing to leave the residence.

Due to concerns for the safety of the occupants inside the apartment, officers established a perimeter and activated the Elyria Police Special Response Team. Crisis communication efforts were initiated while officers worked to resolve the situation.

At approximately 7:03 p.m., an adult female and three children exited the apartment safely, according to police. Shortly afterward, officers entered the residence and took Beard into custody after he allegedly refused repeated commands to surrender.

Police said no officers, residents or children were injured during the incident.

During the investigation, detectives recovered a handgun from the residence. Investigators determined the firearm had previously been reported stolen to the Lorain Police Department.

Beard was charged with Weapons Under Disability, a third-degree felony; Receiving Stolen Property, a fourth-degree felony; and Obstructing Official Business, a fifth-degree felony. Police also said he had an outstanding warrant for grand theft from the Lorain Police Department.

Beard was transported to the Lorain County Jail, where he was being held pending arraignment.

The investigation remains under review by the Elyria Police Department.