Lindsey Buckingham's Alleged Stalker Faces Seven Criminal Charges

The former Fleetwood Mac rocker has been harassed by the woman for years, according to reports.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:10am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the vandalism and threats faced by a famous musician.A damaged car mirror reflects the harsh reality of a musician's ongoing stalking nightmare.Santa Monica Today

A 54-year-old woman named Michelle Dick has been charged with seven criminal counts, including felonies for making criminal threats, assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism, and making criminal threats against former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. Dick has allegedly been stalking and harassing Buckingham since 2021, including leaving threatening voicemails, sending aggressive social media messages to his wife, and showing up at his home.

Why it matters

Buckingham was previously granted a restraining order against Dick, indicating the severity of the situation and the threat he feels to his personal safety. The case highlights the challenges musicians and other public figures can face from obsessive fans and stalkers, and the legal system's efforts to protect victims of such harassment.

The details

According to court documents, Dick is accused of stalking Buckingham from 2021 to 2026. Her charges include four felonies: one count of making criminal threats, a felony count of assault with a deadly weapon involving a motor vehicle from an incident on March 19, a felony count of vandalism for allegedly damaging Buckingham's Mercedes-Benz, and a felony count of making a criminal threat against Buckingham. In the most recent incident, Dick allegedly followed Buckingham to a location in Santa Monica, then threw an unknown substance at the musician before fleeing.

  • In 2021, Dick allegedly began leaving dozens of threatening voicemails for Buckingham and sending aggressive messages to his wife on social media.
  • On March 19, 2026, Dick allegedly assaulted Buckingham with a deadly weapon involving a motor vehicle.
  • In 2026, Dick allegedly showed up at one of Buckingham's homes, leading to the most recent criminal charges.

The players

Michelle Dick

A 54-year-old woman who has been charged with seven criminal counts, including felonies, for allegedly stalking and harassing former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham since 2021.

Lindsey Buckingham

The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist who has been the victim of stalking and harassment by Michelle Dick since 2021.

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What they’re saying

“She began rambling about me being her father and suffocating her as a child. This incident terrified my wife as she feared for her safety. Given that Ms. Dick also knows my home address, I am terrified as well.”

— Lindsey Buckingham

“I didn't know I had a restraining order on me. He wasn't a father to me but he's my birth father.”

— Michelle Dick

What’s next

A Los Angeles County judge has issued an arrest warrant for Michelle Dick and set bail at $300,000. The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious threats and harassment that some public figures, like musicians, can face from obsessive fans and stalkers. It underscores the need for strong legal protections and the challenges the justice system faces in addressing such cases, especially when the perpetrator may be mentally unstable.