Woman Accused of Stalking Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Arrested 2,000 Miles Away

Michelle Dick was wanted in California for allegedly assaulting and stalking Lindsey Buckingham, who she claims is her birth father.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:38am

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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 stalking incident.A recent wave of targeted harassment against a famous musician exposes the vulnerability of public figures to stalking and assault.Fort Wayne Today

A 54-year-old woman named Michelle Dick was arrested in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Saturday night for allegedly stalking and assaulting former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham in California. Dick had a warrant out of California for the incident, where she allegedly threw an unknown substance on Buckingham and damaged his car as he was arriving for an appointment in Santa Monica. Dick had previously been visited by police and had a restraining order against her for harassing Buckingham and his family for several years.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges that celebrities and public figures can face with stalkers and harassment, even from individuals who claim a personal connection. It also raises questions about mental health, restraining orders, and the ability of law enforcement to protect victims of harassment and stalking across state lines.

The details

According to police, Michelle Dick was arrested around 7 p.m. on Saturday at a hotel in Fort Wayne, about 120 miles northeast of Indianapolis. She had a warrant out of California for allegedly throwing an unknown substance on Lindsey Buckingham, 75, as he was arriving for an appointment in Santa Monica earlier this month. Buckingham was not injured, but Dick allegedly damaged his car before leaving the area. Police said they had been advised that Dick had been stalking and harassing the guitarist and his family for several years, leading to Buckingham obtaining a restraining order against her in 2024.

  • On April 1, 2026, Dick allegedly threw an unknown substance on Buckingham and damaged his car in Santa Monica, California.
  • In 2024, Buckingham obtained a restraining order against Dick due to her alleged stalking and harassment of him and his family over several years.

The players

Michelle Dick

A 54-year-old woman who was arrested in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on a warrant out of California for allegedly stalking and assaulting former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, whom she claims is her birth father.

Lindsey Buckingham

A 75-year-old former guitarist for the band Fleetwood Mac, who obtained a restraining order against Michelle Dick in 2024 due to her alleged stalking and harassment of him and his family over several years.

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What they’re saying

“But I didn't know I had a restraining order on me. He wasn't a father to me but he's my birth father.”

— Michelle Dick

What’s next

Dick is awaiting extradition to California to face charges related to the alleged stalking and assault of Lindsey Buckingham.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges that celebrities and public figures can face with stalkers and harassment, even from individuals who claim a personal connection. It underscores the importance of restraining orders and the need for law enforcement to be able to protect victims across state lines.