AKRON, Ohio -- A Florida man will spend 18 months in prison for chewing off his fingertips in order to avoid being identified and arrested during a traffic stop in Tallmadge.

Kirk Kelly, 24, of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of escape, tampering with evidence, obstructing official business and resisting arrest.

Visiting Judge Judy Hunter handed down the sentence.

Police stopped Kelly's car about 3 a.m. Feb. 21 on North Thomas Road. He gave two fake names to police, including his younger brother's name.

Kelly told police he was from Tampa. Police checked with Hillsboro County Sheriff's to try and confirm Kelly's identity. The sheriff deputies sent back photos and identifiers, including Kelly's distinct tattoos.

After overhearing the officers talking about their handheld fingerprint identifier, Kelly chewed off the skin on his fingertips so police wouldn't be able to use the device.

Kelly has several warrants out for his arrest in Florida. He is charged there with racketeering, drug trafficking and illegally selling handguns.

Police said the handguns Kelly sold have been linked to 15 homicides in Florida.

Kelly will serve his prison time in Ohio before being extradited to Florida, prosecutors said.