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: 'Tons of personality.' Beardsley Zoo gives News 12 up-close look at rare red panda cub named Pabu
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'Tons of personality.' Beardsley Zoo gives News 12 up-close look at rare red panda cub named Pabu

Story image: Bridgeport police investigate 2 overnight deadly crashes less than a half hour apart
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Bridgeport police investigate 2 overnight deadly crashes less than a half hour apart

Story image: Jesup Road Bridge replacement moves ahead in Westport
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Jesup Road Bridge replacement moves ahead in Westport

Story image: Anti-trafficking nonprofit acquires beloved Fairfield market The Pantry
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Anti-trafficking nonprofit acquires beloved Fairfield market The Pantry

Story image: Milford aldermen vote to pause Flock Condor cameras pending committee review
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Milford aldermen vote to pause Flock Condor cameras pending committee review

Story image: ‘Hate from cowards.’ Danbury leaders condemn white supremacist group’s demonstration
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‘Hate from cowards.’ Danbury leaders condemn white supremacist group’s demonstration