Michelle Dick faces seven criminal counts in Los Angeles County for allegedly stalking and hurling a substance at Lindsey Buckingham on March 25 in Santa Monica. The charges stem from incidents dating back to late 2021, despite a restraining order against her. Buckingham was not injured in the attack.
A felony complaint against Michelle Dick, dated Friday and made public on Monday, accuses her of stalking the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham from late 2021 through March 25, 2026. Prosecutors charged her with felony criminal threats, assault with a deadly weapon using a motor vehicle on March 19, and vandalism of Buckingham's Mercedes-Benz S450 that same day. Additional counts include a felony criminal threat and misdemeanor battery on March 25 for allegedly throwing an unidentified substance at him, as well as stalking Buckingham and another victim, Stephanie N., placing them in fear for their safety. A judge issued an arrest warrant with $300,000 bail after finding probable cause, according to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. Authorities reported that the 76-year-old musician arrived at a Santa Monica location when Dick allegedly threw the substance and fled; it was unclear if it was caustic. Buckingham had obtained a five-year restraining order against Dick in December 2024, following a swatting incident on November 3, 2024. Court filings detail how Dick allegedly made a false 911 call claiming Buckingham's son was suicidal and reporting gunshots, leading to police detaining him briefly. LAPD Detective Marisol Landeros confirmed Dick admitted to the call and described her as 'mentally unstable and dangerous.' Judge Elizabeth Scully ordered Dick to stay 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, son, their homes, and vehicles. In his restraining order petition, Buckingham described years of harassment starting in 2021, including threatening calls where Dick claimed to be his child, blamed him for her deformities, demanded money, and threatened his family. He recounted her parking outside his home, leaving a photo collage, and posting threats on Instagram targeting his wife. 'I do not know Ms. Dick, and I am not her father,' Buckingham stated.
