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 2:40am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent attack on a celebrity's vehicle.A violent attack on a celebrity's vehicle exposes the darker side of fame and the need for stronger protections against obsessive stalkers.Santa Monica Today

A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick has been arrested in Indiana and is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly stalking former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham and attacking him 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 era in the 1970s and 1990s. This incident highlights the potential dangers that high-profile musicians can face from obsessive fans and stalkers, raising concerns about celebrity security and the need for stronger anti-stalking laws.

The details

According to police, Michelle Dick was arrested without incident in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Saturday and is currently being held pending extradition to California. She is facing six felony charges and one misdemeanor charge for 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 area.

  • On March 25, Dick allegedly attacked Buckingham in Santa Monica, California.
  • Dick was arrested on Saturday, April 13, 2026 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 guitarist who was a key member of the rock band Fleetwood Mac during their most successful era in the 1970s and 1990s.

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What’s next

Dick is currently being held pending extradition to California, where she will face the multiple felony charges related to the alleged stalking and attack on Buckingham.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks that high-profile musicians and celebrities can face from obsessive fans and stalkers, underscoring the need for stronger security measures and anti-stalking laws to protect public figures.