In Bruno v. Atlantic City, 239 N.J. Super. 469, 571 A.2d 1003 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 122 N.J. 165, 584 A.2d 231 (1990), the officer was charged with unlawfully removing cocaine from an impounded vehicle for his own use and distribution. 239 N.J. Super. at 472-73, 571 A.2d 1003. Although he was later cleared on all charges, we held he was not entitled to reimbursement for counsel fees. Id. at 470-71, 475, 571 A.2d 1003. The acts charged were outside the scope of his official duties. Id. at 473, 571 A.2d 1003.