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: 'A gut punch.' Stratford native needs lifesaving kidney transplant after prior match falls through

'A gut punch.' Stratford native needs lifesaving kidney transplant after prior match falls through

Story image: 'They always have my back.' Darien twin brothers step up to help local twins with rare syndrome

'They always have my back.' Darien twin brothers step up to help local twins with rare syndrome

Story image: Animal sanctuary in memory of Sandy Hook victim celebrates new chapter

Animal sanctuary in memory of Sandy Hook victim celebrates new chapter

Story image: Fairfield SROs show off school spirit with new police cars

Fairfield SROs show off school spirit with new police cars

Story image: Elected leaders urge panel to scrap UI monopole plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport

Elected leaders urge panel to scrap UI monopole plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport

Story image: Former Norwalk official sentenced to 50 years for killing tenant

Former Norwalk official sentenced to 50 years for killing tenant