Idaho men charged with making explosives

Kenneth Kimbley, Jr., 58, of Spirit Lake, and Steven Winegar, 51, of Harpster, were indicted for making explosive devices by a federal grand jury sitting in Coeur d'Alene, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

Kimbley was also indicted for felon in possession of a firearm. Kimbley and Winegar were arraigned on Wednesday. A jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 31.

According to the indictment, Kimbley and Winegar made improvised explosive devices.

Kimbley, a convicted felon, also allegedly sold a .22 caliber handgun to an undercover officer, which is illegal under federal law.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

An indictment is a means of charging a person with criminal activity. It is not evidence, federal officials said. The person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.