A 23-year-old man accused of trying to kidnap a woman in Waikiki faced a judge, a bad sign for his chances of release before trial.

• Diesel Cavell is charged with first-degree kidnapping and held on $500,000 bail.
• Police say he grabbed a 24-year-old woman on October 26th and tried to force her into his vehicle.
• She broke free, and he was arrested a few hours later.
• Formal charges were filed Wednesday, and he's due back in court on November 2nd.

Outlook: The case continues with his next court date set for November 2nd.