A man accused of carjacking a family at knifepoint in Waikiki is now facing felony charges, which is good news for public safety in the area.

• Zabanel Curtis is charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree unauthorized control of a vehicle.
• Police say he forced a 21-year-old man out of his car at knifepoint near a hotel loading zone.
• The stolen car later crashed in Kaneohe.
• A judge set bail at $50,000 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for November 11th to decide if the case has enough evidence to move forward.

Outlook: The case moves to a preliminary hearing next week, where a judge will decide whether it proceeds to trial.