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A captain with the Ulster County Sheriff's Department, Vincent Altier, remains on unpaid leave amid an ongoing internal investigation. According to Undersheriff James Mullen, further details about the investigation cannot be disclosed at this time. Altier, who has been with the department since 1985, initially joined the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. Over the years, he served in various capacities, including as part of the anti-crime and narcotics units. In 2021, he was promoted from lieutenant to Captain of Police Services. The investigation's nature and timeline for resolution remain unclear, leaving the community awaiting further updates.