Allston man who keeps getting arrested on gun charges gets arrested on gun charges after gunfire in Dorchester, police say

Boston Police report arresting an Allston man on gun charges while he was standing across the street from where they were responding to a report of gunfire around 1:30 a.m. at 21 Balfour St. in Dorchester.

On arrival, officers observed a male standing across the street from where the shots were fired. The male appeared to be extremely nervous, breathing heavy and continually looking over his shoulder toward a motor vehicle parked on Dalkeith Street, a short distance away from the male and the shots fired incident. Officers continued their dialogue with the male who stated that he did not live in the area and that his car was parked on Dalkeith Street. Officers approached the motor vehicle and upon opening the passenger’s side door, immediately located a Glock 27 firearm loaded with eight rounds of live ammunition resting underneath the passenger’s seat. The suspect was placed under arrest. Additionally, officers recovered another firearm, a Smith and Wesson model 5906 loaded with ten rounds of live ammunition, from the rear middle seat of the motor vehicle.

Darrel Barboza, 36, of Allston was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, fourth offense, two counts of unlawful possession of a loaded firearm, fourth offense, and unlawful possession of ammunition, subsequent offense, police say.

Barboza was convicted in 2002 and 2004 of gun-related offenses. In 2010, he allegedly showed up at with a gun at a polling station in Allston during an election.

Innocent, etc.