A Marshall University student wrongfully confessed to a Jan. 16 assault on another man near the university.

The Huntington Police Department cited “extreme impairment by drugs and alcohol” as reason for his false confession.

Richard William Hoobler, 22, of Huntington, wrongfully identified himself and his roommate, 21-year-old Jason Scott Miller, in a surveillance video as individuals assaulting a man.

According to Huntington police, the assault took place on the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m.

A search warrant was granted for the men’s residence.

Police were able to collect evidence of drug activity and additional charges may be pending, police reported.

Along with those findings, police obtained information that two different individuals were the culprits of the assault.

Upon being contacted by detectives, the two new suspects confessed.

Chase Mooney, 22, and Zachary Smith, 24, surrendered Tuesday on warrants charging them with the felony assault.