Woman Accused of Stalking and Assaulting Lindsey Buckingham Arrested in Indiana
A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick was arrested in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on charges related to stalking and assaulting musician Lindsey Buckingham in Santa Monica, California. The arrest occurred at a hotel, and she is awaiting extradition to California. Buckingham had obtained a restraining order against her in December 2024 following multiple harassment incidents.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA 55-year-old woman wanted in California on charges of stalking and assaulting Lindsey Buckingham was arrested on Saturday in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Los Angeles Times reported the arrest, which took place about 2,000 miles from the site of the alleged incident in Santa Monica. m.
at a hotel in the 3000 block of Goshen Road, according to Fort Wayne police. Dick faces a warrant from the Los Angeles Police Department for allegedly dousing Buckingham, 76, with an unknown substance as he entered a building in Santa Monica for an appointment earlier this month. Buckingham was not injured in the incident.
The arrest follows a history of interactions between Dick and Buckingham.
Harassment Buckingham, a former guitarist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, was granted a restraining order against Dick in December 2024.
The order required Dick to stay at least 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, and his son, and prohibited her from harassing or contacting him in any way. This measure came after years of alleged harassment. In the petition for the restraining order, Buckingham stated that Dick had loitered around his home and those of his family members, made repeated calls, and left threatening voicemails.
He also reported that she taped a photo collage of herself and Buckingham to his mailbox. Additionally, Dick placed a false emergency call claiming she had heard gunshots inside Buckingham's home, leading police to arrive, handcuff him, and search the property.
her arrest, Dick was transported to the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne.
She is awaiting extradition to California to face the charges. The Los Angeles Police Department has not released further details on the substance used in the alleged assault or the exact date of the Santa Monica incident beyond it occurring earlier this month. The case highlights ongoing efforts to enforce restraining orders in stalking situations involving public figures.
Buckingham's family has been affected by the repeated incidents, which spanned several years. No additional arrests or related charges have been reported at this time.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Saturday, April 11, 2026
Michelle Dick arrested at a hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on California warrant for stalking and assaulting Lindsey Buckingham.
1 sourceLos Angeles Times - Earlier this month, April 2026
Dick allegedly doused Buckingham with an unknown substance in Santa Monica, leading to assault charge.
1 sourceLos Angeles Times - December 2024
Buckingham granted restraining order against Dick after years of harassment including false emergency call.
1 sourceLos Angeles Times
Potential Impact
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Dick's extradition to California will initiate formal legal proceedings on the charges.
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Buckingham and his family may experience reduced harassment following the arrest and enforcement of the restraining order.
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The case could prompt review of stalking protocols for public figures by law enforcement.
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