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: 'Insane.' Brookfield mom recalls fiery school bus crash in front of her home, thanks first responders
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'Insane.' Brookfield mom recalls fiery school bus crash in front of her home, thanks first responders

Story image: Start of I-95 lane closures, catch basin cleaning, pushed to Nov. 1; work to be done in phases
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Start of I-95 lane closures, catch basin cleaning, pushed to Nov. 1; work to be done in phases

Story image: 'It's emotional.' Beloved SoNo Baking Co. to close after more than 20 years
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'It's emotional.' Beloved SoNo Baking Co. to close after more than 20 years

Story image: 'What a gift.' Greenwich cat missing 571 days finally reunited with family
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'What a gift.' Greenwich cat missing 571 days finally reunited with family

Story image: Former Norwalk Common Council member defies odds after spinal cord injury
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Former Norwalk Common Council member defies odds after spinal cord injury

Story image: Arrest warrant reveals new details about suspect, deadly daylight shooting in Bridgeport
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Arrest warrant reveals new details about suspect, deadly daylight shooting in Bridgeport