Authorities searching for missing woman from Viola area

Erica Wilcox. Courtesy of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

RICHLAND CO., Wis. (WKBT) -Authorities in Richland County are searching for a missing person who may be suicidal.

Erica R. Wilcox, 46, left her residence on Friday near the Viola area around noon with a loaded pistol, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. She was driving a blue 2000 Dodge Durango, Wisconsin License 278239F.

Wilcox had made suicidal statements via social media. She has not made any contact with family since then.

If you see her or her vehicle please call 911.