Missing Endangered Alert Issued for Florida Woman Believed to Be in Wisconsin

Erica Lynn Brown is considered a threat to her children and herself as she drives toward Canada

Published on Jan. 31, 2026

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The Wisconsin Department of Justice has issued a missing endangered person alert for Erica Lynn Brown, a Florida woman who left the state on Thursday with her two young children while in a 'manic/delusional state' and believing that U.S. cities will be bombed. Authorities say Brown is driving a white Hyundai Accent toward Minneapolis with a final destination of Canada and is considered a threat to her children and herself.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of dealing with individuals experiencing mental health crises, especially when children are involved. It also raises concerns about interstate coordination and response when a person in crisis crosses state lines.

The details

According to officials, Erica Lynn Brown left Florida on Thursday with her 18-month-old and 5-year-old children, despite her mother's concerns that she is not capable of caring for them. Brown is believed to have crossed the Wisconsin-Illinois border on Saturday around 4:30 p.m. driving a white Hyundai Accent with an Ohio license plate.

  • Brown left Florida on Thursday.
  • She crossed the Wisconsin-Illinois border on Saturday around 4:30 p.m.

The players

Erica Lynn Brown

A Florida woman who is currently missing and believed to be driving toward Canada with her two young children while in a 'manic/delusional state'.

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What’s next

Wisconsin authorities are urging anyone with information about Brown's whereabouts to contact the Wisconsin Dells Police Department.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for better coordination and response protocols when dealing with individuals experiencing mental health crises who cross state lines, especially when children are involved.