A woman accused of stalking and assaulting Fleetwood Mac legend Lindsey Buckingham has been apprehended in Indiana, following a disturbing incident where she allegedly threw an unknown substance on the iconic musician. The arrest marks the latest development in a years-long campaign of harassment that has plagued the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Arrest in Fort Wayne
Michelle Dick, a 55-year-old woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was taken into custody by the Allen County Sheriff's Office on Saturday evening. This arrest comes weeks after the alleged assault on Buckingham in Santa Monica, California, on March 25. Dick now faces extradition to California to answer multiple criminal charges.
Multiple Criminal Charges Filed
According to reports from Rolling Stone, Dick has been charged with seven criminal counts in Los Angeles County. These charges stem from two separate incidents in March. The most serious allegations include assault with a deadly weapon involving a motor vehicle and vandalism of Buckingham's vehicle on March 19.
Additional charges from the March 25 incident include criminal threats against Buckingham and misdemeanor battery for using force when she allegedly threw an unknown substance on the musician as he was entering an appointment. Fortunately, Buckingham was not injured during this encounter.
History of Harassment and Restraining Order
The recent arrest follows years of alleged stalking behavior that prompted Buckingham to secure a restraining order against Dick in 2024. Court documents obtained by Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times reveal a pattern of disturbing behavior that included:
- Loitering outside Buckingham's home
- Repeated phone calls and threatening voicemails
- Placing a false 911 call claiming gunshots at Buckingham's residence
- Demanding money while blaming Buckingham for childhood facial deformities
In his petition for the restraining order, Buckingham explicitly stated, "I do not know Ms. Dick and I am not her father," contradicting Dick's claims that the musician is her "birth father."
Restraining Order Details
A Los Angeles judge granted Buckingham's petition, ordering Dick to stay at least 100 yards away from the musician, his family, his homes, and his vehicles for five years. Despite this legal protection, Dick allegedly violated the order during the March incidents.
Dick's Statements to Media
In interviews with KTLA earlier this month, Dick admitted to approaching Buckingham and visiting his home, though she claimed ignorance about the restraining order. "One time, that was last year," Dick said regarding allegations about showing up at his residence. "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."
The arrest warrant issued by a Los Angeles judge indicates that authorities had been seeking Dick for weeks following the March incidents. Buckingham, now 76, has endured this alleged harassment for years, with the situation escalating to the point where police once descended on his home and placed him in handcuffs during the false 911 call incident.
As Dick awaits extradition to California, the case highlights the serious challenges public figures face regarding personal security and the legal mechanisms available to protect them from persistent stalkers. The music community watches as this troubling saga continues to unfold through the legal system.
