Woman Arrested for Stalking Fleetwood Mac Guitarist

Michelle Dick accused of throwing unknown substance on Lindsey Buckingham and damaging his car

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:09pm

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A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick was arrested in Fort Wayne, Indiana for allegedly stalking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. Dick is accused of following Buckingham to an appointment in Santa Monica, California in March, where she threw an unknown substance on him and damaged his car. Dick had previously obtained a restraining order against her in 2024 for allegedly stalking Buckingham and his family for years.

Why it matters

Stalking cases involving celebrities and public figures often raise concerns about the safety and privacy of those targeted, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing such persistent harassment. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of celebrity stalking and the need for stronger legal protections.

The details

According to police, Michelle Dick followed Lindsey Buckingham to an appointment in Santa Monica, California on March 25, where she threw an unknown substance on him and damaged his car. Dick then fled California and traveled over 2,000 miles to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was arrested by local police on Saturday. Dick will face stalking charges in Los Angeles.

  • On March 25, 2026, Dick allegedly followed Buckingham to an appointment in Santa Monica and attacked him.
  • On April 12, 2026, Dick was arrested by police in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The players

Michelle Dick

A 55-year-old woman accused of stalking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham.

Lindsey Buckingham

A 76-year-old former guitarist for the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, who had previously obtained a restraining order against Dick in 2024 for allegedly stalking him and his family.

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What they’re saying

“Sgt. Jonathan Cutler of the Fort Wayne Police Department said another law enforcement agency contacted local officers with information about Ms. Dick's possible whereabouts in a hotel on the city's northwest side, where she was arrested on Saturday.”

— Sgt. Jonathan Cutler, Fort Wayne Police Department

What’s next

Ms. Dick will be in custody as part of hearings for her pending extradition to California to face stalking charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of celebrity stalking and the need for stronger legal protections to safeguard the safety and privacy of public figures who are targeted by persistent harassment.