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: ‘Heartbreaking.’ Torrington man details dog’s attack by bear; community rallies to help cover vet costs

‘Heartbreaking.’ Torrington man details dog’s attack by bear; community rallies to help cover vet costs

Story image: Connecticut cases of intestinal parasite rise to 30, health department says

Connecticut cases of intestinal parasite rise to 30, health department says

Story image: ‘Uncommon’ and ‘intensive.’ Stamford fire chief discusses rescue of construction worker from empty water tank

‘Uncommon’ and ‘intensive.’ Stamford fire chief discusses rescue of construction worker from empty water tank

Story image: Accused killer in Bridgeport rooming house stabbing appears in court

Accused killer in Bridgeport rooming house stabbing appears in court

Story image: Arrest warrant reveals what led to Danbury woman's recent arrest in 2018 baby murder

Arrest warrant reveals what led to Danbury woman's recent arrest in 2018 baby murder

Story image: Battling more than flames: How extreme heat multiplies danger for firefighters

Battling more than flames: How extreme heat multiplies danger for firefighters