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

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

Story image: FBI: ‘Jackpotting’ suspects stole over $500K from ATMs along I-95 in CT

FBI: ‘Jackpotting’ suspects stole over $500K from ATMs along I-95 in CT

Story image: Cold case victim’s loved ones return to Bridgeport to push for answers 33 years after killing

Cold case victim’s loved ones return to Bridgeport to push for answers 33 years after killing

Story image: Police renew attention to Safe Havens Act after Danbury woman charged with killing newborn

Police renew attention to Safe Havens Act after Danbury woman charged with killing newborn

Story image: Chaos erupts at arraignment for Bridgeport murder suspect

Chaos erupts at arraignment for Bridgeport murder suspect

Story image: Attorney: Bridgeport man accused of stabbing family has mental health issues, traumatic brain injury

Attorney: Bridgeport man accused of stabbing family has mental health issues, traumatic brain injury