Woman arrested for stalking and attacking Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham

Michelle Dick, 55, faces multiple felony charges for alleged incident in Santa Monica

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:56am

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A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick has been arrested and charged with six felonies and one misdemeanor 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 years in the 1970s and 1990s. This incident raises concerns about the safety and security of high-profile musicians and the potential risks they face from obsessive fans or stalkers.

The details

According to police, Dick was arrested without incident in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is currently being held pending extradition to California. The charges she faces include stalking, battery, and assault related to the March 25 incident in Santa Monica where she allegedly threw an unknown substance on Buckingham and damaged his vehicle.

  • The alleged incident occurred on March 25, 2026 in Santa Monica, California.
  • Dick was arrested on April 10, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The players

Michelle Dick

A 55-year-old woman 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 rock band Fleetwood Mac during their most successful years in the 1970s and 1990s.

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What’s next

Dick is currently being held pending extradition to California to face the charges against her. The judge will decide whether to grant her bail once she is transferred to the jurisdiction where the alleged crimes occurred.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential dangers that high-profile musicians can face from obsessive fans or stalkers, and the importance of robust security measures to protect artists from such threats.