Marissa Alter

Evening Reporter

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Marissa Alter grew up in Connecticut and is thrilled to be back home. She joined News 12 in May 2015 after reporting in KY and IL. Marissa is the station’s courts and crime reporter and has covered several big cases during her career.

Story image: ‘Dedication really pays off.’ Stratford teen earns full ride to college through caddying

‘Dedication really pays off.’ Stratford teen earns full ride to college through caddying

Story image: CT's Beardsley Zoo welcomes pair of red pandas as part of Species Survival Plan

CT's Beardsley Zoo welcomes pair of red pandas as part of Species Survival Plan

Story image: Bridgeport police arrest convicted felon in cold case homicide of beloved martial arts instructor

Bridgeport police arrest convicted felon in cold case homicide of beloved martial arts instructor

Story image: ‘May God bless him.’ Plainville community grieves veteran firefighter killed on the job

‘May God bless him.’ Plainville community grieves veteran firefighter killed on the job

Story image: Newtown cemetery building first-of-its-kind place to grieve after pregnancy loss

Newtown cemetery building first-of-its-kind place to grieve after pregnancy loss

Story image: Stamford officer previously accused of excessive force now faces domestic violence charges

Stamford officer previously accused of excessive force now faces domestic violence charges