Mike Deak

@MikeDeakMyCJ

NORTH PLAINFIELD – A borough man was taken to Somerset Medical Center for a psychiatric evaluation on Tuesday evening after police investigated a report of a man performing somersaults and backflips on Route 22 near Wilson Avenue.

Eric Gerena, 23, was charged with obstruction at about 7:21 p.m., according to a release sent out by police.

Gerena was taken to the hospital by the North Plainfield Rescue Squad.

In January, Gerena was charged with trespassing and resisting arrest after he tried to gain entry into East End School, police said.

Gerena was wearing a dress and a mask at the time of the school incident, police said.

Staff Writer Mike Deak: 908-243-6607; mdeak@mycentraljersey.com