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: Driver arraigned in deaths of Bridgeport police officer and girlfriend; BAC nearly twice legal limit, warrant says

Driver arraigned in deaths of Bridgeport police officer and girlfriend; BAC nearly twice legal limit, warrant says

Story image: West Haven stabbing victim was killed by sister's ex during child handoff, per court documents

West Haven stabbing victim was killed by sister's ex during child handoff, per court documents

Story image: 'They did zero to protect us.' Rooster River floods Bridgeport condo building again

'They did zero to protect us.' Rooster River floods Bridgeport condo building again

Story image: Severe weather causes roof fire, flash flooding, road closures in Stamford

Severe weather causes roof fire, flash flooding, road closures in Stamford

Story image: Patrol car memorial to fallen Bridgeport officer continues to grow

Patrol car memorial to fallen Bridgeport officer continues to grow

Story image: CT spine surgeon’s foundation provides life-changing care during humanitarian missions to Jamaica

CT spine surgeon’s foundation provides life-changing care during humanitarian missions to Jamaica