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Arkansas troopers say a Corvette driver fled at speeds reaching 156 mph.

Stop sticks slowed the chase before a crash and a very short foot pursuit.

Police say the driver carried multiple performance-truck key fobs when arrested.

A routine traffic stop over an expired registration allegedly turned into a triple-digit interstate pursuit that crossed state lines, ended with stop sticks, and culminated in a foot chase through a Missouri field.

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According to Arkansas State Police (ASP), the driver of a Chevrolet Corvette reached speeds as high as 156 mph (251 km/h) while attempting to evade officers. Somehow, none of that seems all that surprising for the area. What was surprising was what authorities say he told them after the chase was over.

An ASP incident report obtained by NEA Report puts the start of the pursuit on the morning of June 15, along northbound Interstate 55 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Trooper Arellano reportedly spotted a red Corvette with its license plate cover. Those aren’t illegal in Arkansas so long as they don’t obscure the plate or reduce its reflectivity. A registration check allegedly revealed the tag had expired several months earlier.

From Lights to 156 MPH

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When the trooper activated his emergency lights near the 55-mile marker, police say the Corvette initially showed no intention of stopping. Instead, it rockets away, leaving the ASP officer struggling to keep up. State police say radar readings showed the Corvette exceeding 150 mph (241 km/h), ultimately reaching 156 mph (251 km/h).

Read: Police Troll Biker Who Filmed His Own 130 MPH Chase

The chase continued into Missouri, where troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol had positioned stop sticks. The Corvette driver ran over those with the left-side tires but didn’t stop. In fact, he continued on for at least a few more miles before braking so hard that the ASP trooper couldn’t slow down fast enough. “I went for a TVI, my brakes got real hot, so I just ended up rear-ending him,” the officer says.

The resulting collision disabled both vehicles. Police say the driver then exited the Corvette carrying a backpack and attempted to flee on foot before surrendering in a nearby field.

A Backpack Full of Key Fobs

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Authorities identified the suspect as 28-year-old Jayden Atreeyian Smith of West Point, Mississippi. According to the incident report and jail records, officers found two Ram TRX key fobs, one Dodge SRT key fob, and Smith’s driver’s license inside the backpack. A subsequent search of the Corvette allegedly uncovered 0.12 grams of suspected marijuana. While being placed into a patrol vehicle, police say he remarked that he wasn’t concerned about the sports car because he would “simply buy another one.”

Smith was ultimately booked on allegations that include felony fleeing in a vehicle creating a substantial danger of death, felony fleeing on foot resulting in injury, reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, no liability insurance , expired registration, improper display of tags, and several other traffic-related offenses.

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Nuclear waste may become fuel for decades-long autonomous operations worldwide

DARPA wants batteries delivering power continuously for up to 30 years

Project Omega is converting radiation directly into usable electrical energy efficiently

Scientists working with a United States defense programme are developing compact nuclear batteries intended to supply electricity continuously for several decades.

The effort revolves around radioisotope power systems that convert radiation directly into electricity instead of storing energy through chemical reactions.

Developers believe these lightweight devices could eventually keep drones , satellites, and remote equipment operating without conventional battery replacements for years.

Nuclear waste becomes fuel for decades of uninterrupted power

The programme falls under DARPA's "Rads to Watts" initiative, which seeks compact energy sources delivering high energy density and longevity.

A recent $3.37 million award supports development of a proof-of-concept device producing more than 10 watts per kilogram.

One participant in the programme, Project Omega, is developing the generator that uses isotopes extracted from existing nuclear waste rather than newly produced radioactive material from dedicated facilities.

“Solar cells directly convert sunlight into electricity…Ours directly convert radiation into electricity,” said Stafford Sheehan, CEO and founder of Project Omega.

“We already have some of these small devices running; the ones that are specifically designed to meet the DARPA figure of merit are going to come out early next year.”

Researchers estimate that more than 100,000 metric tons of nuclear waste currently remain stored across 52 reactor locations nationwide.

Sheehan argued that existing stockpiles provide abundant material while unresolved disposal issues continue generating expensive legal disputes for authorities annually.

“At a high level, we take nuclear waste, we recycle it into two products: one is fuel for reactors…the other are power isotopes, so isotopes you can use to power things.”

Unlike conventional rechargeable cells, the proposed units use solid-state isotope blocks layered with semiconductors generating electricity through radiation exposure.

Military planners see obvious advantages for drones and satellites

Radioisotope power systems have powered spacecraft and scientific missions for decades, typically using plutonium-based materials.

Project Omega will now use Strontium-90, which developers describe as less hazardous than Plutonium-238 alternatives currently employed.

The batteries are also expected to function across temperature extremes that frequently create complications for military hardware in difficult environments.

Military interest arrives as demand for unmanned systems grows alongside persistent concerns surrounding charging requirements during extended deployments worldwide.

A drone capable of operating for 30 years with continuous onboard power would alter assumptions surrounding endurance and logistics requirements.

Several organisations are participating in the Rads to Watts programme, including Morgan State University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Northrop Grumman, ARA, and Widetronix.

Researchers expect a minimally viable prototype to emerge by early 2027 following testing under increasingly realistic operating conditions and scenarios.

However, conversion efficiency, radiation effects, reliability, and safe deployment still require extensive evaluation efforts.

If the technology succeeds, autonomous systems capable of operating for decades could become technically feasible.

Via Defense One