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: Judge rules Waterbury woman who's accused of holding stepson captive can return to the home

Judge rules Waterbury woman who's accused of holding stepson captive can return to the home

Story image: Hendey's History: Torrington's burned-down, vacant factory complex housed an industrial giant for decades

Hendey's History: Torrington's burned-down, vacant factory complex housed an industrial giant for decades

Story image: ‘That’s Torrington’s history.’ Reward offered in probe of fire that gutted vacant factory complex

‘That’s Torrington’s history.’ Reward offered in probe of fire that gutted vacant factory complex

Story image: Stamford teen charged in crash that killed scooter rider on Hope Street

Stamford teen charged in crash that killed scooter rider on Hope Street

Story image: Charlie Capalbo's family continues to fulfill promise made to him, raising money for cancer research

Charlie Capalbo's family continues to fulfill promise made to him, raising money for cancer research

Story image: 560 drivers illegally passed Shelton school buses in one month; $250 fines begin Monday

560 drivers illegally passed Shelton school buses in one month; $250 fines begin Monday