Police are investigating the death a Columbia man stabbed late Friday night, Jan. 15, in his home.

Columbia police have charged Ronald Lee Sheetz, 41, with criminal homicide regarding the death of 44-year-old Michael Oberdorff Sr.

Sheetz was taken into custody Sunday morning, found at an undisclosed location in Columbia.

Sheetz was transported to the Columbia police station, then taken for arraignment Sunday afternoon on a count of criminal homicide. He is not eligible for bail. He will be remanded to Lancaster County Prison.

Police were dispatched to 322 South Second Street on Friday about 11:35 p.m. for a reported domestic incident in progress.

Police were met by a woman who lived there, reporting that her husband, who was in an upstairs master bedroom, needed help.

In the master bedroom, police found Michael Oberdorff Sr., on the floor with an apparent stab wound to his chest.

Oberdorff Sr. stated to an officer, “Help me! Help me! I’m dying. Ronald stabbed me.”

Oberdorff Sr. died a short time later at Lancaster General Hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

During an interview with police, the woman occupant identified “Ronald” as Ronald Sheetz, a former boyfriend. She told police she saw Sheetz in a physical altercation with her husband.

Investigators continue to gather evidence and interview individuals. Police are still exploring the dynamics of the relationships between Mr. Sheetz, the victim (Mr. Oberdorff) and the victim's wife. Anyone with information regarding the personal lives and interactions of these individuals is asked to contact Columbia police at 684-2120.

Columbia police, along with detectives from the Lancaster County District Attorney's office, New Holland, East Hempfield and Manheim Township, assisted over the weekend in the investigation and search for Sheetz.

Columbia police Officer Edgar Mann filed charges, which were approved by Lancaster County Assistant District Attorney Christopher Lechner.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.

Sheetz is presumed innocent.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brett A. Hambright, 717-295-2041; bhambright@co.lancaster.pa.us; Twitter: @BrettHambright