TACOMA, Wash. — One of the two men charged with vandalizing electrical substations in Washington state to cover a burglary was ordered released from federal custody to seek substance abuse help.

A federal judge issued the order Friday for Matthew Greenwood, 32, after renewed efforts by his attorney to get him into a drug-treatment facility.

Greenwood and Jeremy Crahan, 40, both of Puyallup, have been charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities. According to the complaint, Greenwood told investigators that the two knocked out the power so they could burglarize a business and steal from the cash register.

The attacks on Dec. 25 caused at least $3 million worth of damage and left about 30,000 people without power, according to court documents and utility officials.

Greenwood was also charged with possession of a short-barreled rifle and short-barreled shotgun.

U.S. District Judge Robert Bryan granted Greenwood’s release on an appearance bond — the promise to show up to future hearings and abide by conditions, including electronic monitoring and mandated drug treatment.

Bryan noted the court was taking a risk, telling Greenwood: “It’s up to you to be sure that the risk is well-taken.”