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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.

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New report reveals grades for water quality at beaches on Long Island Sound

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New Canaan Fire Department launches database for enhanced emergency response

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Story image: Prosecution withdraws appeal of ruling to vacate 1 of Michelle Troconis charges at sentencing
0:48
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Prosecution withdraws appeal of ruling to vacate 1 of Michelle Troconis charges at sentencing


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