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Woman Arrested for Stalking, Attacking Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham
Michelle Dick, 55, was apprehended in Indiana after allegedly assaulting the Rock Hall of Famer in California
Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:13pm
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The arrest of a longtime stalker highlights the ongoing challenges public figures face in obtaining and enforcing legal protections against harassment.Santa Monica TodayA 55-year-old woman with a history of stalking Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham was arrested in Fort Wayne, Indiana, roughly 2,000 miles from the alleged incident in Santa Monica, California, where she is accused of assaulting the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges musicians and other public figures face with persistent stalkers, as well as the need for robust restraining order laws and enforcement to protect victims from harassment and violence.
The details
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Michelle Dick is accused of dousing Buckingham, 76, with an unknown substance as he entered a building in Santa Monica for an appointment earlier this month. Buckingham was not injured. Dick had a history of stalking Buckingham and was the subject of a restraining order granted to the musician in December 2024, which mandated that she stay at least 100 yards away from him, his wife, and his son, and prohibited her from harassing or attempting to contact him.
- On April 4, 2026, Dick allegedly assaulted Buckingham in Santa Monica.
- In December 2024, Buckingham was granted a restraining order against Dick.
The players
Michelle Dick
A 55-year-old woman with a history of stalking Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham.
Lindsey Buckingham
A Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former guitarist and vocalist for the band Fleetwood Mac.
What’s next
Dick is awaiting extradition to California to face the charges against her.
The takeaway
The arrest of Michelle Dick for allegedly stalking and assaulting Lindsey Buckingham underscores the importance of restraining orders and other legal protections for public figures who are targeted by persistent stalkers, in order to safeguard their safety and well-being.
