Bellingham man reportedly leads short chase before a standoff with SWAT at his home The Bellingham Herald 1/20/2021 David Rasbach, The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.) Jan. 19—A Bellingham man reportedly led state troopers on a short chase early Saturday in northeast Bellingham, barricaded himself in his home for a nearly four-hour standoff and pointed a gun at Whatcom County Sheriff's deputies before ultimately surrendering. The Washington State Patrol booked Brett Evan Frost, 51, into Whatcom County Jail Jan. 16 on suspicion of first-degree assault, attempting to elude police, DUI, possession of a controlled substance, obstructing officers and resisting arrest. Jail records show he is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.