PGPD Retired Firefighter Charged With Rape & Child Abuse

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John Inman​

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit (CVAA) charged a retired Prince George’s County Department (PGFD) firefighter for sexually assaulting a junior firefighter in the 1990s. The suspect is 61-year-old John Inman of Myrtle Beach, SC. He retired from the PGFD in 2017.

In July of 2024, the Prince George’s County Police Department was made aware of the allegations and opened an investigation. The CVAA investigation revealed between 1991-1996, the suspect, who was a paid PGFD firefighter, sexually assaulted the victim multiple times. During those years, the victim was between the ages of 13 and 17 years old. The assaults occurred in multiple locations to include the suspect’s home and the Hyattsville Fire Station on Belcrest Road.

CVAA detectives obtained a warrant for Inman’s arrest on May 12, 2025. He turned himself in on May 17, 2025. He is charged with second degree rape, child abuse-custodian and related charges.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone with information relevant to this active investigation, including anyone who may have been victimized by Inman. Anyone who would like to speak to a CVAA detective may call 301-772-4930.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0035619.

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