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: First Bridgeport court appearance for man accused of hiding in ex-wife's trunk, shooting at her
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First Bridgeport court appearance for man accused of hiding in ex-wife's trunk, shooting at her

Story image: ‘A boiling point.’ Wilton’s fire union president appeals for more firefighters during budget process
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‘A boiling point.’ Wilton’s fire union president appeals for more firefighters during budget process

Story image: Sentencing stalls for Stamford parents who took plea offers in connection to toddler son’s death
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Sentencing stalls for Stamford parents who took plea offers in connection to toddler son’s death

Story image: Winsted woman facing 42 counts of animal cruelty arraigned on new charge; will undergo psych evaluation
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Winsted woman facing 42 counts of animal cruelty arraigned on new charge; will undergo psych evaluation

Story image: CT woman accused of poisoning ex’s wine, falsifying paternity tests allowed virtual contact with two kids
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CT woman accused of poisoning ex’s wine, falsifying paternity tests allowed virtual contact with two kids

Story image: ‘Heartbreaking, exhausting.’ Stratford Animal Control investigates incidents of pets dumped in sub-zero temps
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‘Heartbreaking, exhausting.’ Stratford Animal Control investigates incidents of pets dumped in sub-zero temps