KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Parkville man charged with setting fire to two Cybertrucks is out of jail on bond while awaiting trial, but he may not be free for long.

Owen McIntire is charged with one count of unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device and one count of malicious damage by fire of any property used in interstate commerce.

A federal judge granted McIntire’s request for bond Wednesday and he was released from custody.

A day later, the 19-year-old returned to a federal courtroom for a scheduled hearing in his case.

During the appearance McIntire waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Federal prosecutors then told the judge they plan to present new evidence during a future hearing in an attempt to revoke McIntire’s bond.

McIntire’s next court hearing is scheduled according to online records.

“Owen McIntire is an adolescent first-year college student with no criminal history, deep ties to his community, and a stable, supportive home environment waiting for him,” attorney Curtis Pouliot-Alvarez wrote. “He has well-documented medical and mental health needs—including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, depression, and gender dysphoria—that require ongoing care and structure, which can only be provided in the community."

The attorney stated that McIntire takes daily medications for depression and ADHD and has consistently demonstrated insight into his diagnoses and compliance with his treatment.

“He also receives gender-affirming medical care, which began in March of this year and is likely to be interrupted or terminated entirely if he remains in pretrial detention. This care, along with mental health support, is integral to his well being,” Pouliot-Alvarez stated in court documents. “By moving back home with his parents, he will have access to the care providers who are familiar with him and his specific needs.”

McIntire has not commented publically on his arrest or the accusations that he started a fire that damaged the Cybertrucks and two charging stations on March 17.

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