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: 1-on-1 with Norwalk Mayor-elect Barbara Smyth, the 2nd woman to win the office

1-on-1 with Norwalk Mayor-elect Barbara Smyth, the 2nd woman to win the office

Story image: 'Beginning of a new chapter.' Barbara Smyth declares victory in Norwalk mayoral race

'Beginning of a new chapter.' Barbara Smyth declares victory in Norwalk mayoral race

Story image: Major water main break impacting Bridgeport, including hospital and two schools

Major water main break impacting Bridgeport, including hospital and two schools

Story image: Tenants rescued, displaced after Bridgeport apartment building fire

Tenants rescued, displaced after Bridgeport apartment building fire

Story image: Police reports: New Canaan man confessed to using hammer, knife and fists to kill mom

Police reports: New Canaan man confessed to using hammer, knife and fists to kill mom

Story image: ‘Especially violent murder.’ Prosecutor says New Canaan man bludgeoned mom to death

‘Especially violent murder.’ Prosecutor says New Canaan man bludgeoned mom to death