PAHOA, Hawaii — A Hawaii couple has been charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a juvenile, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Police identified the suspects as 34-year-old Chancen Micah-Kaikane Schutter and 37-year-old Chesiree A.K. Canite. The charges stem from incidents reported in July 2025.
Following a months-long investigation, the case was presented to a grand jury on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, resulting in indictments and bench warrants for both Schutter and Canite.
Police attempted to locate the couple at their Pahoa residence, but Canite had traveled to Oahu. She was later located and arrested by the Honolulu Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, without incident. She faces the following charges:
First-degree promoting child abuse
Two counts of first-degree sexual assault
Two counts of third-degree sexual assault
Canite’s bail was initially set at $250,000, but she was released on bail with conditions, including electronic monitoring, after her arraignment on Friday, Jan. 2.
Schutter turned himself in at the Hilo Police Station on Wednesday morning, where he was arrested and charged with identical offenses:
First-degree promoting child abuse
Two counts of first-degree sexual assault
Two counts of third-degree sexual assault
His bail was also set at $250,000, and he is scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Hilo District Court Wednesday afternoon.
