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: 'Smooshed like tin cans.' Bizarre snowplow crash destroys cars in Fairfield garage
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'Smooshed like tin cans.' Bizarre snowplow crash destroys cars in Fairfield garage

Story image: Trumbull Mall gunfire caught on camera as shooter remains at large
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Trumbull Mall gunfire caught on camera as shooter remains at large

Story image: Meriden community welcomes home teen detained by ICE before high school graduation
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Meriden community welcomes home teen detained by ICE before high school graduation

Story image: 'An honor' Norwalk mural pays tribute to city's history and outgoing mayor
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'An honor' Norwalk mural pays tribute to city's history and outgoing mayor

Story image: Blight, debris cleaned up at Stamford standoff home; safety questions remain for neighbor
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Blight, debris cleaned up at Stamford standoff home; safety questions remain for neighbor

Story image: Plea offer made to murder suspect accused of beating ex-mother-in-law with bat in Trumbull
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Plea offer made to murder suspect accused of beating ex-mother-in-law with bat in Trumbull