RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) — A Racine County Sheriff's Office captain has been placed on administrative leave while officials review her actions related to a criminal investigation involving another person.

The sheriff's office confirmed Capt. Cary Madrigal was placed on leave at the direction of Sheriff Christopher Schmaling pending the outcome of the criminal investigation and an internal administrative review.

Officials emphasized that Madrigal is not the focus or subject of the criminal investigation.

The sheriff's office said the matter is also unrelated to Tuesday's election, in which Madrigal was the Republican candidate for Racine County sheriff. She lost the race to Donald Vandervest.

According to the sheriff's office, Schmaling transferred the underlying investigation to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office after learning information related to the case in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Officials have not said what actions by Madrigal are under internal review or provided additional details about the criminal investigation.

The sheriff's office said it does not plan to release additional information at this time.