Woman arrested for alleged stalking and attack on Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham

Michelle Dick faces multiple felony charges for incident in Santa Monica

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:56am

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A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick has been arrested in Indiana and is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly stalking and attacking former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham in Santa Monica, California on March 25. Dick is accused of throwing an unknown substance on Buckingham and damaging his vehicle before fleeing the scene.

Why it matters

Buckingham was a key member of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac during their most successful period in the 1970s and 1990s. This incident raises concerns about the safety and security of high-profile musicians and public figures who may be targeted by obsessive fans or stalkers.

The details

According to police, Michelle Dick was arrested without incident in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday and is being held pending extradition to California. She is facing six felony charges and one misdemeanor charge related to the alleged stalking, battery, and assault of Lindsey Buckingham on March 25 in Santa Monica. Authorities say Dick threw an unknown substance on Buckingham and damaged his vehicle before fleeing the scene.

  • On March 25, 2026, Dick allegedly attacked Buckingham in Santa Monica, California.
  • On April 10, 2026, Dick was arrested in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The players

Michelle Dick

A 55-year-old woman who has been accused of stalking and attacking former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham.

Lindsey Buckingham

A singer, songwriter and producer who was a key member of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac during their most successful period in the 1970s and 1990s.

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What’s next

Dick is currently being held in an Indiana jail and will be extradited to California to face the charges against her. The judge in the case will decide on whether to grant her bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the risks and challenges that high-profile public figures like musicians can face from obsessive fans or stalkers, and the importance of robust security measures to protect them.