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

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

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

Story image: 'Part of our Wonderland family.' Bridgeport ice rink has ties to four U.S. Olympians

'Part of our Wonderland family.' Bridgeport ice rink has ties to four U.S. Olympians

Story image: Norwalk chimney fire leaves residents displaced but unharmed

Norwalk chimney fire leaves residents displaced but unharmed

Story image: 'Devastating.' Beloved restaurant among Thomaston businesses destroyed in massive fire downtown

'Devastating.' Beloved restaurant among Thomaston businesses destroyed in massive fire downtown

Story image: First responders’ teamwork praised after I-95 bus fire during storm and travel ban

First responders’ teamwork praised after I-95 bus fire during storm and travel ban