Adrian Frater, News Editor

Western Bureau:

Detective Constable Carey Lyn-Shue, who admitted this week that he had fabricated evidence in a murder case, says he is now at peace with himself and his God, despite being suspended from duty by Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin.

"I am not sorry about what I did (confess) and I am ready to face any action that is taken against me," Detective Constable Lyn-Shue, who describes himself as a born-again Christian, told The Gleaner yesterday. "I prefer to put the God that I serve above all other considerations."

Fabricated evidence

On Tuesday, Detective Constable Lyn-Shue, who is attached to the Area One Accident Reconstruction and Investigative Unit, told the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court that he had fabricated evidence in a case against 22-year-old murder accused Jason James. As a result of his confession, a no-case order was made against James.

Yesterday, Commissioner Lewin, saying he strongly condemned the action of Detective Constable Lyn-Shue, issued a statement indicating the policeman had been suspended from duty with immediate effect. The commissioner noted in the statement that such behaviour would not be tolerated in the force.

"Some people are saying that I have destroyed my life and my career," said Detective Constable Lyn-Shue, in reacting to his suspension.

"However, I am happy to say that whatever I have lost in this world, I have gained in Jesus Christ. I know I will survive by His grace."

Detective Constable Lyn-Shue, who was commended by attorney-at-law Albert Morgan, who represented the accused man, has won the support and sympathy of at least one prominent churchman in pastor Ralph Somers of the Faith Warriors Ministries for Christ.

"He has done the right thing ... That is the best thing he could have done," said Pastor Somers. "Although he might suffer for his action, he can now face his God with a clear conscience."

While acknowledging that his action has the potential to cast a shadow over the integrity of the force, Detective Constable Lyn-Shue, who lashed out at hypocrisy, which would rather have him protect the image of the force than speak the truth, said he would do it again.

"If there are other situations that will require me to do the same thing again, I will," said Detective Constable Lyn-Shue, who was somewhat evasive when asked whether there were other such cases in which he was involved. "I cannot speak to that at this time, but time will tell."

In addition to suspending Detec-tive Constable Lyn-Shue, Commis-sioner Lewin stated that all cases handled by him, and statements that he had provided as evidence, would immediately be reviewed.

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